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as a rule you should never ride at the same speed and rpm for long periods of time, other than that go for it. i have done this for years with out a problem
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Have to agree..!!
keep from crusing at a constant speed and rpm. Move through the gears ryde the different highways and byways so pretty much ryde it like your going to after you break her in with that one exception. Fastest way to get mileage is to get on the freeway and cruise but the least fun...enjoy your new ryde..!! 
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Go on the ride with us on Sat the 15th and we will have it broken in by the time we return..
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'14 Engine Break In Question
 Originally Posted by BikerDoc
Go on the ride with us on Sat the 15th and we will have it broken in by the time we return..
Can't make the 15th, Doc, but if everything goes like written in the brochures we should see you @ CFPS Sat. Mar. 1
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Avoid prolonged riding?  Oh no, I don't think I can do that.
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If you don't have diff type roads conducive to varying the rpm, use the gears to do it.
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2014 Spyder RT-S breaking in awesome 1330 motor
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I have used this method on all my many motorcycles over the years. Oil rings seal well, good compression, strong motors.
Rolling off throttle letting de-compression slow you down is what seats the oil rings.
Enjoy your new 1330 motor/smooth shifting trans RT!!!
My 2014 RT-S SE6 is broke in, strong torque pulling throught the smooth shifting gears! Jim
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The way they build engines these days, the materials and machining plus run in at the factory, there isn't nearly as much break-in care needed as in the old days. Especially with water cooled engines.
Main thing is to not let it sit idling to warm up. Very bad for any engine but worse on a new engine with more blow-by. Start it, let it idle about 1 minute at most, and then ride it easy until it gets to operating temperature. That will probably make more difference in longevity and proper seating than most anything else.
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When is it Enough?
With 400 miles on mine now and having varied the RPM's using the gears, I'm assuming the rings are sufficiently "seated" and I can ease off the varying speeds. I know there are other elements of the motor that need mating also, but believe the rings to be the most critical part of a break in.
Is this basically true or should I keep working the RPM's?
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Was that your "purdy" 2014 Cognac spyder I saw at Seminole Power Sports yesterday (Thursday)??? Lookin good Ron.
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Originally Posted by ulflyer
With 400 miles on mine now and having varied the RPM's using the gears, I'm assuming the rings are sufficiently "seated" and I can ease off the varying speeds. I know there are other elements of the motor that need mating also, but believe the rings to be the most critical part of a break in.
Is this basically true or should I keep working the RPM's?
I'd say you're right on this. Start riding it harder. Cylinder pressure is what pushes the wrings against the cylinder walls and will help finish the break-in process. I'd say you can pretty much ride it whatever way you like.
I also think lugging a new engine (even if they are OK with it) is not a good idea. You get back into the excessive blow-by possibility when you lug a new motor. This contaminates your oil and can decrease lubrication and increase wear.
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'14 Engine Break In Question
Originally Posted by spyderyderjim
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I have used this method on all my many motorcycles over the years. Oil rings seal well, good compression, strong motors.
Rolling off throttle letting de-compression slow you down is what seats the oil rings.
Enjoy your new 1330 motor/smooth shifting trans RT!!!
My 2014 RT-S SE6 is broke in, strong torque pulling throught the smooth shifting gears! Jim
Thanks. Quite an interesting article that makes sense.
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I was curious what the general consensuses is regarding breaking in this new three cylinder engine.
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Varying the rpm levels... and just don't wring it's tail too tightly... 
: Avoid full throttle acceleration
would dare require that of you. 
And if you looked carefully around the shop, there was another Cognac Spyder that looked like it had your name on it. 