1330 engine break in

[TroyboyRn]

Hello all. I just traded in my 2010 rt-s for a f3 limited special edition. I am new to this engine and have heard wonderful things about it. I personally will miss the v twin sound but the new power is incredible.

Anyway I was wondering how I show ride her the first 500 miles or so to break her in nicely. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Thanks you in advance


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[Chupaca]

Here's the thing....

Ryde normal but watch the rpms. Don't ryde the freeways at 70 for extended periods, vary the speed up or down . In other words loose the cruise control ...:lecturef_smilie:

 

[PaladinLV]

From the Manual

OperationDuring Break-In
A break-in period of 5000km
(3,000mi) is required for the vehicle.
During the first 300 km (200mi), avoid
hard braking.

WARNING
-----
New brakes and tires do not operate
at their maximum efficiency
until their break-in is completed.
Braking, steering and VSS performancemay
be reduced, so use extra
caution. Brakes and tires take
about 300km(200mi) of riding
with frequent braking and steering
to break-in. For riding with infrequent
braking and steering, allow
extra time to break-in the brakes
and tires.
-----
During the first 5 000 km (3,000mi):
– Avoid full throttle acceleration.
– Avoid prolonged riding.
– 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.
After the break-in period, your vehicle
should be inspected by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer as per
the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE subsection.

AJ

Hello all. I just traded in my 2010 rt-s for a f3 limited special edition. I am new to this engine and have heard wonderful things about it. I personally will miss the v twin sound but the new power is incredible.

Anyway I was wondering how I show ride her the first 500 miles or so to break her in nicely. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Thanks you in advance


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[cajunshredder]

My 2015 f3s manual says break in is 600 miles....

 

[ARtraveler]

Posts #2 and #3 have you covered well. :yes::yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Vary the rpm levels as much as possible, and let it run through a bunch of "heat cycles"
(Short rides to warm it up; then let it cool back down...)
After about 600 miles or so; ride it how you plan on riding it, for the rest of it's time with you! :thumbup:
First service is at 3,000 miles.

 

[cuznjohn]

i am from the old school. don't keep the RPM'S at a steady pace till you get tired of babying it, then remember that you have a warranty and drive it like you stole it

 

[Blade]

Break In for 1330

Ride it like you rode your previous Motorcycle. Just take it easy on the brakes.

Blade

 

[Marker]

I broke in my new 2015 RT for the first 600 miles . I broke my 2015 Rt the same way as I broke in my 2010 RT. Vary the rpm,no hard braking or acceleration,no prolonged freeway driving, Watch the temp gauge for overheating and also no sitting idle in traffic and no prolonged idling in one spot. Make sure you take it in for its first service at the approximate miles or you could have you warranty voided.
I follow my owners manual service interval. I also read my owners manual from front page to back page.

 

[TroyboyRn]

Thanks for all the input. I see a few had said take it easy on the brakes. What does that mean? Slamming to a stop? Or just firm push no pumping. And for how long? My riding style is: I don't care to goto 100 mph but I do like to get to the speed limit quickly. The acceleration curve is so different from my 998 on the rt. In general what is a good rpm to ride at a particular speed. From what I've read the 1330 is not a high rever like its little brother. Any thoughts would be appreciated.


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[Bob Denman]

The 1330s are "torquers"; perhaps even more so, than the 998s are "revvers". nojoke
Instead of spinning at 4,000 rpm at 55 mph; you'll be at less than 3,000 rpm.
If you begin with your shifting points at about 3,000 rpm; it's a good start! :thumbup:

 

[Michaelscs]

My riding style is: I don't care to goto 100 mph but I do like to get to the speed limit quickly.

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Troy don't be afraid to take it to 6000 or even 7000 rpm. That'll get you to the speed limit quickly!
Have fun!

 

[JayBros]

As AJ's post said, the first 200 or so miles on the breaks is needed to scrub the manufacturer's finish off the pads. You can hustle the east a little if you want by doing some practice panic stops but don't expect the brakes to be as quick stopping as they will be once they've been scrubbed in.