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I'm looking to solicit some information on here.
What do you think about breaking in your new ride? I've heard 2 schools of thought on this.
#1) Baby your ride and don't even bring the revs up on it until after the first 1000kms (600miles) and then do your first service, oil change, and then start to gradually increase your riding style to more aggressive. This will increase engine life and allow your motor to break in slowly.
#2) Ride it like you stole it!!! Ride it hard, and fast right out of the box. Some believe that this will actually make the engine stronger and actually produce a few extra HP in the long run.
Can someone tell me any valid justification for either of these arguments? I ride with 2 guys that both bought brand New Gixxer 1's. 1 is totally pampering his, and the other redlined it with 10miles on the odo. Interesting to see what happens to them, but my new 10R shows up next Friday and I don' t have time to see which Gixxer blows up first.
As a side note.....new Gixxer1's come with the passenger pillion, as well as the solo seat. The 10R doesnt come with the solo seat. Do you know why?
A: Manufacturer's know that hot chicks will always get on a Ninja, so there is no need for a solo!!!
What do you think about breaking in your new ride? I've heard 2 schools of thought on this.
#1) Baby your ride and don't even bring the revs up on it until after the first 1000kms (600miles) and then do your first service, oil change, and then start to gradually increase your riding style to more aggressive. This will increase engine life and allow your motor to break in slowly.
#2) Ride it like you stole it!!! Ride it hard, and fast right out of the box. Some believe that this will actually make the engine stronger and actually produce a few extra HP in the long run.
Can someone tell me any valid justification for either of these arguments? I ride with 2 guys that both bought brand New Gixxer 1's. 1 is totally pampering his, and the other redlined it with 10miles on the odo. Interesting to see what happens to them, but my new 10R shows up next Friday and I don' t have time to see which Gixxer blows up first.
As a side note.....new Gixxer1's come with the passenger pillion, as well as the solo seat. The 10R doesnt come with the solo seat. Do you know why?
A: Manufacturer's know that hot chicks will always get on a Ninja, so there is no need for a solo!!!