How Did You Break The Twins In??? - Page 4 - SV650.org

26-10-04, 03:29 PM

What do you reckon

Na, I recommend the standard proceedure but emphasize they must "use" the bike. Not sit at exactly 6k or whatever for tons of miles. Going over the recommended rev limit is fine, but use common sense and dont be banging off the red line.

Manufactures recommendations are normally an idiots guide, cause some numpty would always read into what i have said above as thrash it then!..

They do have to cover themselves somewhat.

Now if people are buying them for racing then its a whole different story and i know which route i am taking next time

26-10-04, 03:35 PM

I never really had much choice about running the engine of my SV in. I bought my SV restricted, which kills off the power above 6k... therefore there was seldom any reason to rev much above that. I do hope I've not shortened the life of the engine

northwind · 26-10-04, 06:05 PM

Mine was a demonstrator for the first 500 miles, so it's safe to say it didn't get ridden exactly in th Suzuki parameters

But it's perfectly healthy, or would be if I stopped bending it.

26-10-04, 06:13 PM

I literally did a wheelie out of the dealership parking lot and beat the **** outta it the first year. i actually got suzuki to warranty the clutch after I blew it out in the forst 6 mos...
that was 4 years ago... 25,000 miles later shes perfect. Did the valve train service myself and all the buckets were perfect in spec...

I say thrash it.
it likes it rough..

27-10-04, 06:56 PM

Will just ride it normally...hopefully I can up the mileage a bit on the run to Brighton on sunday...will see how it goes. Thanks all for the advice.

pegasus · 30-10-04, 05:14 PM

i agree with johnboy....i pretty muchfollowed it by the book for the 1st 100 miles but the mechanic at suzuki said i dont really have to be strict just sensible , taking into account that peak power is at 6850 rpm , and the fact that it is quite a robust little engine, im at 2000+ miles and she purrs like the proverbial pussycat now

31-10-04, 07:26 PM

Well, I added another 200 miles today on the run out to Brighton but did not strictlt stick to below 5000rpm. She actually feels alot smoother around the 6000rpm mark and above. Before some of you purists start jumping up and down...most of it was below 5k anyway but the odd burst was enjoyed... I cannot wait to get to 1000+ miles. I do however think that that will only be next summer( yes I am a wuss! I like the dry weather)

northwind · 31-10-04, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vltn3

taking into account that peak power is at 6850 rpm

Don't think that's right, is it not up towards 9000?

01-11-04, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdubya

Having just read the article at http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm , I was just wondering how others went about it with their new twins. I have only just crossed the 120 mile marker on mine and would like to know if anyone has any experiences other than running below 5k rpm for 600 miles?

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My Owners Manual states that the first 500 miles is the most important in the life of your motorcycle. Maximum Engine Speed Recommendation.
Initial 800 km (500 miles) Below 5000 rpm.
Up to 1600 km (1000 miles) Below 7500 rpm.
Over 1600 km (1000 miles) Below 10500 rpm.
Vary the engine speed during the break-in period. This allows the parts to "load" (aiding the mating process) and then "unload" (allowing the parts to cool). Although it is essential to place some stress on the engine components during break-in, you must br careful not to load the engine too much. I ran the engine up to 7500 rpms as much as possible during the last 100 miles prior to the 600 mile service.
Its very important to change the engine oil and filter at the 600 mile service. The engine will have a lot of wear particles from the engine, gearbox and clutch material in the oil from break-in. I broke in my motorcycle within the guidelines set forth by Suzuki. I continually varied the engine speeds loading and unloading the engine staying with the RPM guidelines. I used engine braking shifting up and down thru the gearbox. I did not baby the motorcycle, but did stay within recommended RPM ranges of the break-inprocedure. Except during emergency or hazards traffic conditions. Its also better to take several short rides a day, instead of one long one. That way the engine heats up and cools down more often aiding in the engine break-in procedure.
Sorry to ramble on but the break-in procedure is the most important thing you can do for your motorcycle in the long run. Cheers, Richard

26-10-04, 06:05 PM	#33
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Mine was a demonstrator for the first 500 miles, so it's safe to say it didn't get ridden exactly in th Suzuki parameters But it's perfectly healthy, or would be if I stopped bending it. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

30-10-04, 05:14 PM	#36
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	i agree with johnboy....i pretty muchfollowed it by the book for the 1st 100 miles but the mechanic at suzuki said i dont really have to be strict just sensible , taking into account that peak power is at 6850 rpm , and the fact that it is quite a robust little engine, im at 2000+ miles and she purrs like the proverbial pussycat now __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

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26-10-04, 03:29 PM	#31
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	What do you reckon Na, I recommend the standard proceedure but emphasize they must "use" the bike. Not sit at exactly 6k or whatever for tons of miles. Going over the recommended rev limit is fine, but use common sense and dont be banging off the red line. Manufactures recommendations are normally an idiots guide, cause some numpty would always read into what i have said above as thrash it then!.. They do have to cover themselves somewhat. Now if people are buying them for racing then its a whole different story and i know which route i am taking next time

26-10-04, 03:35 PM	#32
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	I never really had much choice about running the engine of my SV in. I bought my SV restricted, which kills off the power above 6k... therefore there was seldom any reason to rev much above that. I do hope I've not shortened the life of the engine

26-10-04, 06:13 PM	#34
MARK IN SC Guest Posts: n/a	I literally did a wheelie out of the dealership parking lot and beat the **** outta it the first year. i actually got suzuki to warranty the clutch after I blew it out in the forst 6 mos... that was 4 years ago... 25,000 miles later shes perfect. Did the valve train service myself and all the buckets were perfect in spec... I say thrash it. it likes it rough..

27-10-04, 06:56 PM	#35
Jdubya Guest Posts: n/a	Will just ride it normally...hopefully I can up the mileage a bit on the run to Brighton on sunday...will see how it goes. Thanks all for the advice.

31-10-04, 07:26 PM	#37
Jdubya Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I added another 200 miles today on the run out to Brighton but did not strictlt stick to below 5000rpm. She actually feels alot smoother around the 6000rpm mark and above. Before some of you purists start jumping up and down...most of it was below 5k anyway but the odd burst was enjoyed... I cannot wait to get to 1000+ miles. I do however think that that will only be next summer( yes I am a wuss! I like the dry weather)