Triumphrat

Badcompany · 10-23-2009, 06:42 AM

Hello Forum,
What is the correct way to run your new bike in.Long steady rides on the motorway, or riding around town going up and down the gears.
Badcompany.

Moose · 10-23-2009, 07:19 AM

When i got my new Thruxton i asked the same question to my Triumph dealer,he said that there was no real running in prosess,however,i did run the bike smoothly over a period of time till after the first service.And now with 2500 miles on the clock i run the bike as normal and all is fine.

CAPTDON · 10-23-2009, 07:37 AM

Break it in like you plan on riding it! AND dont forget that 1st O&F dump!!

TriumphLance · 10-23-2009, 10:33 AM

My dealer said to ride it like you normally would, but don't go beyond 5000 rpm for the first 400 miles. Don't lug the engine - let it rev, and allow the engine to help you on the braking.

colinm · 10-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Like what Captdon said. Just don't hold one steady speed for prolonged periods.