Vary the RPMs during break-in..but by how much?
I'm picking up my new RS-S tomorrow, just in time to leave with a couple of other riders on a 600-700 mile loop through central KS. Unfortunately, my first day's ride will be mostly Interstate. I know the recommendation is to avoid steady-RPM cruising during break-in, so how much do I need to vary the engine speed along the way, and how frequently should I try run it through the whole rev range? I want to break it in properly, but I also don't want to drive my riding companions bonkers.
I've broken in plenty of motorcycles before without any issues, but always started with a couple hundred miles of short, around-town trips before taking a longer tour on the superslab.
Any advice is appreciated.
MotoMan engine break in the best way
After engine is warmed up, the first 20-50 miles should be on the gas up to about 6,000 rpm, then let engine slow you down; several times. While on freeway, you can downshift to about 6,000 rpm (speeding up), then allow engine to slow you down, (without getting run over). Just vary rpm up & down during your freeway ride & it should be good! Congrats on new RSS Spyder :yes:. All my bikes & Spyders were broke in the MotoMan way; & all do not use oil, and seem to have plenty of torque/power. You are a seasoned rider so no problem with engine break in. I put 2oz of Lucas upper cylinder lube in gas tank before 1st fill up & 1 oz every tank after that.
Your 2013 Spyder comes with upper cylinder lube in gas tank, as per Len at Pitbull Powersports Springfield, Mo.
Good luck. Have a fun ride!! Jim
Vary the RPMs during break-in..but by how much?
Thanks for the advise. We talked it over and we're going to make all of the trip on two-lane state roads except for one 60-mile stretch of interstate midway.