Break in period

[stevencovert]

Decelerate

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]

BREAK-IN ??

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