Breaking in a new SV650

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Under warranty-- fully comp insurance--thrash the tits out of it--if its going to blow let Mr SUZUKI fix it--if it doesn't you will have one quick sv650

Yes I have heard that they can get information from the ECU regarding it's usage, this will go down well if/when they discover you didn't stick to the running in schedule...!

Originally Posted by muffles

Yes I have heard that they can get information from the ECU regarding it's usage, this will go down well if/when they discover you didn't stick to the running in schedule...!

I'm told they can only get it from the last time the ignition was turned on though. So they can only tell how your last run out on the bike went. Unless you turn the ignition on/off again just before they look at the bike, naturally.

[fizzwheel]

I was told I could exceed the recommended RPM by a 1000rpm or so as was Liz when she picked up her new SV.

A few things I found when reading up about running in.

1. Make sure the bikes properly warm before you ride it.
2. Dont let the engine labour in to high a gear.
3. Dont hold a constant throttle
4. You want to put some load on the engine so that you get the pistons and rings to bed in with the cylinder walls, so that you get a good seal in there.
5. Dont nanny the bike, just ride it how you normally would.
6. Dont miss the first service.

Remember your not just bedding in the engine, your bedding in the gearbox, scrubbing the tyres and bedding in new pads and disc's as well.

Dont take what I've said as Gospel, I'm not a mechanic, but all of the above seemed sensible to me. Theres plenty of info on the net have a google and a read and most importantly enjoy that new bike.

I was joking but if you had THREE engines blow up through no fault of yours and they told me no more they would be in court pretty smartish
Three engines in the 1st year warranty must be a record

In conjunction with Fizzwheels post it also lets you get accustomed to the handling of the bike without being silly----------Make sure you enjoy it

[Viney]

I just done the simple...Dont take it over 5k for until the 1st service. It may have gone over once or twice, but in general, dont thrash it. Its only 600 miles, should be able to do that in a weekend