Break in period

[ahh-cool]

Since I am getting my new 2018 RT in a couple of weeks, I don't know the procedures for breaking in the engine.
How do I operate it differently than the 998.
On the 998 I keep the RPM between 4,000 - 5,000
What else do I need to know

[Yazz]

Don't turn on the cruise control for the break-in period. Keep the rpm variable to help the rings seat.

[DGoebel]

Is the manual online yet? Wondering if it will be any different than '17 or older 1330's? Did they indicate any new engine changes?

[Highwayman2013]

3,000 miles, just ride it. Shift around 3,000 rpm.

[DGoebel]

Looked it up myself, Page 46 - 47 in the Owners manual (http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/OperatorsGuidesAttachments/OwnersManuals_SSA/attach/06/2018/618827EN.pdf),
Operation During Break-In, A break-in period of 1 000 km (600 mi) is required for the vehicle. During the first 300 km (200 mi), avoid hard braking.
During the first 1 000 km (600mi):
– Avoid full throttle acceleration.
– Avoid prolonged riding maintaining
constant RPM.
– If the cooling fans operate continuously
during stop and go traffic, pull
over and shut off the engine to let it
cool off or speed up to let air cool off
the engine.

[ahh-cool]

Thanks, I will see about downloading the manual

[ARtraveler]

3000 miles until "break-in" service from the dealer on the 1330.

You should not do any hard braking the first 300 miles or so. The tires and brake set up will love you.

Vary the speeds. Don't drive at one speed in gear X for prolonged periods. Vary the speeds. Don't red-line. Your 1330 likes to be shifted between 3000 and 4000 rpms. My sweet spot is 3500. :yes:

[ahh-cool]

3000 miles until "break-in" service from the dealer on the 1330.

You should not do any hard braking the first 300 miles or so. The tires and brake set up will love you.

Vary the speeds. Don't drive at one speed in gear X for prolonged periods. Vary the speeds. Don't red-line. Your 1330 likes to be shifted between 3000 and 4000 rpms. My sweet spot is 3500. :yes:

Thanks

[PaladinLV]

Sorry dont mean to be insensitive but
Read the MANUAL!

AJ

Since I am getting my new 2018 RT in a couple of weeks, I don't know the procedures for breaking in the engine.
How do I operate it differently than the 998.
On the 998 I keep the RPM between 4,000 - 5,000
What else do I need to know

[ahh-cool]

Sorry dont mean to be insensitive but
Read the MANUAL!

AJ

I just did. Didn't know I could download it

[Easy Rider]

3,000 miles, just ride it. Shift around 3,000 rpm.

This.
Unless you think you are a racer, just ride it like normal. :thumbup:

Avoid long stretches of constant RPM.

[Ranman42]

:clap::welcome: don't forget to post a pix. Enjoy that ryde!!

[Little Blue]

:agree: Enjoy the New Ryde

[ahh-cool]

:clap::welcome: don't forget to post a pix. Enjoy that ryde!!
I should have it in about 2 weeks. I will post the pix after it gets off the truck

[ahh-cool]

I have 2 questions. (for now)
1) to open the frunk can I turn the key without shutting the bike down?
2) I'm going to Alaska and there is a road that I want to take. Problem is that on one leg there is 250 mile stretch between gas stations.
The question is what is the range with the 1330 engine with around 2,000 miles on it?

[ARtraveler]

I have 2 questions. (for now)
1) to open the frunk can I turn the key without shutting the bike down?
2) I'm going to Alaska and there is a road that I want to take. Problem is that on one leg there is 250 mile stretch between gas stations.
The question is what is the range with the 1330 engine with around 2,000 miles on it?

You should bring a spare gas can for that one. If you run out of gas there, plan on a long wait for any help. Yazz is probably the most experienced with those kind of roads. Maybe she will chime in. She and hubby were here to visit in 2011.

I don't ride dirt roads for more than 10 miles or so. I have managed to stay out of the Arctic Circle area.

[joeam]

Not trying to steal this thread brand new owner here i just bought a 2012 RT-S SE5 with 1052 miles on it should i still use the 3000 mile break in?

[ahh-cool]

Not trying to steal this thread brand new owner here i just bought a 2012 RT-S SE5 with 1052 miles on it should i still use the 3000 mile break in?

no, your first service should have been done at 600 miles.
congratulations on buying your first Spyder

[Mad Mac]

3000 miles until "break-in" service from the dealer on the 1330.

You should not do any hard braking the first 300 miles or so. The tires and brake set up will love you.

Vary the speeds. Don't drive at one speed in gear X for prolonged periods. Vary the speeds. Don't red-line. Your 1330 likes to be shifted between 3000 and 4000 rpms. My sweet spot is 3500. :yes:

OK, I've gotta ask, Why is it so critical not to do any hard braking?? I've always "burnt" my brakes in, whether it was a car/truck or motorcycle. And I have always experienced excellent pad wear. You have to mate the pads to the disc to achieve optimum braking and to get the pads to grip 100% of the disc surface. Unless I have been doing it all wrong for 45+years. Am I just lucky or just crazy?? Mac:doorag:

[Lew L]

Just like with motorcycle tires----- Brake pads need to be broken in but 300 is about 6 times to long. Hard braking ( heating ) may cause the pads to glaze and if the rear brake ( parking brake ) is applied and left tight/hot on the disk there may be " material transfer" ---- which is often mistaken for a warped disk.
The heat cycling of the brake pads is their final " cooking" to remove the last of the binder( what holds the brake pad material together.)

I'm sure the sites braking grues will soon chime in on breaking in the brake pads.

Lew L

[stevencovert]

Since I am getting my new 2018 RT in a couple of weeks, I don't know the procedures for breaking in the engine.
How do I operate it differently than the 998.
On the 998 I keep the RPM between 4,000 - 5,000
What else do I need to know

I have always heard that decelerating (rolling off the throttle) causes an increase in oil pressure. I see it in my car. I bought a 2016 RTS and made sure to vary the RPM up to about 5K. Sometimes keeping the RPMs up for a while then shifting to drop to about 3.5K, etc. Made a habit of letting the engine slow me down a lot (keeping off the brakes too) which (in theory now!!) maybe increased oil pressure which is a good thing. Perhaps a real mechanic can comment and tell me I shouldn't believe everything on the interwebs lol! :lecturef_smilie:

[Mad Mac]

I've always kept motors (new) out of high RPM's during break-in and heat-soaked (get them to operating temp.) for a reasonable amount of miles, then shut them down for a short cooling period (especially two-strokes), then fire them up and do it all over again from anywhere from 300-500 miles, then I rode/drove them like I stole 'em. Did a couple of 40 to 60mph "panic" stops, and went about operating them "normally" after that. Just the way the ol'man showed me how to do it. Back in my dad's day, he used to be the "cop car guru" when he worked for the City of San Jose (Calif.) and used to hot- rod the cities squads back in the early 60's(dad's passed,& I'm freaking getting old!!). Mad Mac:spyder:

[Bob Denman]

I also like the practicing of running a new engine through a bunch of heat cycles... :thumbup:
As well as varying the rpm levels, avoiding full throttle and high rpms...


... and putting the brakes through a couple of good hard stops. (After a series of normal ones!)

[ARtraveler]

OK, I've gotta ask, Why is it so critical not to do any hard braking?? I've always "burnt" my brakes in, whether it was a car/truck or motorcycle. And I have always experienced excellent pad wear. You have to mate the pads to the disc to achieve optimum braking and to get the pads to grip 100% of the disc surface. Unless I have been doing it all wrong for 45+years. Am I just lucky or just crazy?? Mac:doorag:

See page 56 of the 2014 RTS manual.

"Break in: A break in period of about 3000 miles is required for the vehicle.

During the first (300 km) 200 miles--avoid hard braking.

During the first 5,000 km (3,000 miles): Avoid full throttle acceleration. Avoid prolonged riding. If the cooling fans operate continuously during stop/go traffic, pull over and shut off the engine to let it cool off or speed up to let air cool off the engine.

After the break-in period, your vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer."

There you have it from the "official" manual.

[SpyderAnn01]

I have 2 questions. (for now)
1) to open the frunk can I turn the key without shutting the bike down?
2) I'm going to Alaska and there is a road that I want to take. Problem is that on one leg there is 250 mile stretch between gas stations.
The question is what is the range with the 1330 engine with around 2,000 miles on it?

Yes you can open the front trunk with the motor running, just push it in and turn. You can also unlock the seat with the motor on. AK is correct, you’ll want to carry gas if you have to go 250 miles between stops. So many factors can influence your mileage but to get 250 miles you’d need ideal conditions