Engine Break-in - How did you do it?

[JTC]

I recently found this great web site - and In Fact it is how I break in all my NEW Engines, but I want to to hear from you guys! How did you break-in your new engine? Did you follow the user manual - Or did you ride it like you stole it? LMAO Lets hear about it! Here is the article / Website:

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Andrew

[ChinaV]

Still not quite buying that method is appropriate for Chinese bikes, as the manufacturing methods here are not like what he mentions. He's talking about "modern" manufacturing methods and not the 25 year old technology used in most bikes here. That said, I've never babied any of my bikes in their early life, just avoided long bouts of high RPM running.

Cheers!
ChinaV

[Fred]

Quite interested in this topic, as I'll get the bike soon.
I already heard and read about the "hard break-in" theory, or at least a normal break-in period, without going too high in the RPM for too long, but not necessarly always under a given number of RPM, just as long as you often change the RPM, not only same RPM over a long run (highway cruising for example).

What do you guys recommend, what did you do for you bikes, and what results can you see ?

[td_ref]

After upgrading to 150cc cylinder, replaced rings and piston, I rode a few kilometres to a hill and climb hill with full throttle. Changed oil after 30km. That was how I break in my GS150. It has been running OK.
Inspired by the theory, I also ride a 110cc pitbike, hard on engine early, the engine runs OK.

[barnone]

All the methods might work but I have been going for the easy break in for the last 50+ years.

[JTC]

Here's an intresting Video Part 1 Be sure and watch all PARTS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Y1hDgBJ7Y

Andrew