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Finally reached 1000 miles, so the break-in period is complete (or 1500 km for whole rest of the world according to the Owners Handbook).

Not saying I'm going to bang the limiter on every gear change from here on out, but starting tomorrow, I get to be a little less gentle and see what we've got.

Anybody want to chime in on any adventures or mishaps during their first 1000 miles, or what surprises you found after you reached the end of the running in?
 

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My bike has been pretty flawless so far, I will cross the 1000 mark tomorrow. One time (and this was in the last few days) I was slowing down to make a turn, pulled in the clutch to knock down a few gears, and nothing. I had to let clutch out and pull back in, then she dropped her gears properly. I was going slow at the time and getting ready to stop for cross traffic. (Next Day) Im at 1042 miles now.(5-22-16)
 
#5 ·
Racked up a solid hill/twisties run this morning after having the 800k service early in the week. Let it off the hook a bit more. Pulls so well up to 7000. Had a mate on a Speedy who was stunned at how hard it pulled out of corners in the tight stuff. It's a joy to ride.
 
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I passed 1K a couple of weeks ago on my Thruxton R, my biggest issue is keeping it clean!

I have noticed one thing- when the bike was brand new, it would roar to life after a half second on the starter.

Now, I can press the starter for 1-2 seconds and it turns- if I let go, and tap the starter again, it starts instantly. Strange!
 
#8 ·
I passed

I have noticed one thing- when the bike was brand new, it would road to life after a half second on the starter.
Now, I can press the starter for 1-2 seconds and it turns- if I let go, and tap the starter again, it starts instantly. Strange!
Me too. Some mornings takes about a full 10 seconds of cranking and then I give a little throttle and it fires up. This is new as of about 750 miles... Never has seemed smooth at low rpms - I think we need a new map/tune. Others talk about the stalling etc., so I'm sure we'll it all sorted soon.
 
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Interesting you say that. My buddy's 796 is the same way. Has been since new. Just seems to be a cold natured bike to start. My old Bonnie was the same way, and my Thrux seems to be as well. For now I just remind myself it's a British bike and they tend to be a little cold natured. Im gonna try a lower octane when I run my last tank full out. People seem to be saying it helps.

With that said, I am on the doorstep of 1,000 and if my weekend plans go right I should pass over the threshold in a few days. Am I crazy or did anyone else feel like the motor got noticeably stronger after the first service?
 
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Interesting you say that. My buddy's 796 is the same way. Has been since new. Just seems to be a cold natured bike to start. My old Bonnie was the same way, and my Thrux seems to be as well. For now I just remind myself it's a British bike and they tend to be a little cold natured. Im gonna try a lower octane when I run my last tank full out. People seem to be saying it helps.
I'm convinced it's not particularly cold-natured. The issue is in the starting protocol. Being Euro 3 lean doesn't help no doubt. If the bike doesn't catch after the dash symbols, etc. load, that protocol cuts the fuel.

Takes ~ 3 minutes to reset. Then it fires instantly. Tell your 796 pal. No point burning out the starter!

I'm lazy and it's not a snap to fit (unlike a Bonneville) but might try a booster plug some day. It's just lean. My bike is otherwise perfectly adjusted, electronically and mechanically.
 
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Damn dude looks like your missing a lot of fun using the rest of that tire!!!!
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Ha. I'm sure you're right, but at my age if you lean over too far and fall down, you can't get up : -) As in 'Help. I've fallen and I can't get up*®'
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#27 ·
1000 km.. and "message on board"

 
#28 · (Edited)
Maintenance is planned on 7 July.
note: condensation in the tachometer. wear medium painting footrest. for the rest, everything is perfect.




good news:
only 3,8L / 100 km...


 
#30 ·
2500kms so far. At 1st service dealer did a reset adaptation and it has not stalled since.
+1 on all of my cold starts. It has never been smooth and easy. All the hot starts are fine
Still have an unnerving "click" or something when the bike is warm at idle, and I quickly snap the throttle back in neutral to rev. Like the RBW + throttle bodies are not co-operating. Ill be putting lots of KMs on it to iron this out before warranty is over. Dealer has already recorded the sound for reference.
Other than that, I am still dying for a de-cat and exhaust. I am literally on my CB450 more often just because it sounds better blasting around.
 
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