Running in, what's your view?

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Because they're more highly tuned.

Why would that make a difference, its not about state of tune its about tolerances!

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

More knowledgeable people than you have said otherwise!

Ooooo that is a bit of a presumption :P How do you know what I know???! It was actually a highly respected engine tuner/builder that told me what I know now!!! Not only had he got years of physical proof/experiance, but what he said made sense!!

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

More knowledgeable people than you have said otherwise!

But then more knowledgable people than any of us have said exactly that as well. Depends what you want to believe I guess.

i always run in saucony, i have tried other makes, adidas, nike etc but find saucony the best, & they are half price @ m&m direct.com

[fizzwheel]

I ran mine in as per instructions to a point, I was told it was OK to rev it pass its running RPM limit by about 1000 or so RPM.

What I made sure I did do, was to warm the pick up properly before I rode it. That I never held a constant throttle, and that I used the gearbox as well and the Revs. I also made sure I rode the bike reasonably hard so it put load on the engine, rather than nannying it.

I read loads of stuff on t'internet about this subject, The general consensus was just to ride the bike as you would do normally and not worry to much about it. As long as you dont cane the knackers out of it, it should see you right.

IMHO of course.

Have to say, I'm finding this pretty interesting.

Where is Embee?? I don't have an opinion as yet, but would really like to here what he has to say on this.

Originally Posted by skidmarx

I'm on my second SV and I've run them both in by the book. I've read plenty on here about the amount of oil an SV CAN use, and the dealer told me once that 'These twins can use a bit of oil, so check it regular'. I've never had to put a drop of oil in either bike, or even noticed a drop in level between services. Maybe this is because I've run them in?

Ran mine in slightly differently between 6k and 7k for the first 600 miles as per the dealers (not the book's) reccommendation. 1st service at 1k then took it up through the range. Now got nearly 6k on the clock and never needed a drop of oil yet.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

That I never held a constant throttle, and that I used the gearbox as well and the Revs. I also made sure I rode the bike reasonably hard so it put load on the engine, rather than nannying it.

That's exactly what the dealer told me to do.

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Because they're more highly tuned.

unlikely - not a great many regular cars make 100+ bhp/litre, which is roughly what an SV makes, let alone the 150+ that a 600/750/1000 sportsbike makes

I think that if you're willing to do an oil change at ~50 miles to get the worst of the initial schwarfy crap out then it's probably safe(ish) to give it a reasonable hiding thereafter - given the usual proviso of having the engine warm first

most people won't change the oil til the first service at 1,000miles/km so having them build up more slowly probably makes sense

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

The general consensus was just to ride the bike as you would do normally.........As long as you dont cane the knackers out of it.

But that's how I normally ride?