Break In Question

[Kirkster1520]

I searched the forum briefly but I didn't find anything on this topic.

I just purchased a new 2013 F6B on Sept. 20. I hauled it home from TN in the back of my truck. I saw in the manual that the break in mileage is 300. Easy acceleration, no prolonged constant speed, etc. I did that and now have about 340 miles or so on it. So, am I done with the break in? Can I now ride it normally and not worry about taking it easy and holding a constant speed for a day long trip?

This is the first new bike I've had since 1978 so any help would be appreciated. Also, I will post some pics some of the new bike and it's trip home. I love this bike!!!

Thanks.

[hiflyer]

Ride it like you own it!!

[opas ride]

Your pretty much "good to go"..Some although, including myself, choose to find a short stretch of back road somewhere and while going about 30/35 jump on the throttle to red line through the gears and then back it all the way down a few times...Supposed to help lubricate the upper parts of motor and help seat the rings etc....I have no idea if it does any good at all, but I have always done it on all my new bikes and never had any issues....Worst thing to do, I am told, is to keep it at a constant speed until you have a few hundred miles on it as you apparently have....Good luck and ride safe....

[Steve 0080]

Ride it like you own it!!


OH no...ride it like you stole it !!!!!!

[Spanky]

I purchased in Phoenix, and rode it home to Charlotte NC, in 3 days. 2230 mi. through texas, I hit 125+MPH for extended periods of time. Now, 11000 mi, and no problems. Still have the original rear tire.
No worries.

[Deer Slayer]

What break in?

[Kirkster1520]

Thanks guys. I've always heard these engines are pretty well bullet proof, so not much you can do to hurt them. I will ride it normally, for me, from this point forward. Just for the record, this thing handles incredible, but you all already know that. It's hard to believe a bike this size handles this well, but then again, that's why I bought it. :yes:

[dickiedeals]

I rode mine like I stole it from day one! Still do, Though the Ga. Troopers slowed me down a little bit coming back from Franklin NC. and lightened my wallet $146 bucks.
Back to riding it like I stole it here in Fl. But you can bet I'll slow up a bit this up coming weekend when I go through Ga. LOL.................Dickie

[FF-Ed]

ride it like Evil Knievel. :icon_twisted:

[Injun Joe]

I ride mine like I'm upside down on the loan and still making payments because well... I am. :shhh: I seriously doubt I enjoy it any less than you adrenaline junkies though.

[Brian D]

It's a Honda and its under warrenty. I ride the shit out of mine. Hell my back tire at 5200 miles is almost shot. I guess blowing away those Harley's comes with a price lol!!!