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,
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]

welcome

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

 

[Little Blue]

New Spyder Ryde

: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]

New Old RT-S SE5

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