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DALERF

Got my new 06 Daytona, 3k's on the clock, run in procedure, should I follow instructions on tank, or run it in a bit more aggressively? Seems a long run in period....Great bike, handles nice, sounds nice, looks nice.......

triumphtimes

Can't hurt to go by the recommended break in procedure. Really isn't long to get it to the WOT point. A nice weekend will put you where you want to be.

mrt202

Check out Mototune USA website for break-in tips. VERY interesting!Wish I could do it over.
Sorry, I don't know how to post a link.

bradtx

DALERF, With 3K on the clock it's out of break-in. I followed the instructions on the tank, but mine was brand new.

Brad

Linz

Brad, he's in Perth, Western Australia so I think he's referring to Kilometers (k's).

Mate, take it easy for around 1000km, change the oil at 200km and then have the 1000km service done by your dealer. Have the throttle slop adjusted because they're always sloppy.

After 1000Km, ride it like it's run in but don't flog it until after around 3000Km.

During running in, don't labour it. Let it rev freely but don't lug it.

If possible, find some hilly roads and ride it through the gears accelerating and moderating your rev range. Above all, have fun...

Linz

triumphtimes

I've asked two race tuners and mechanics about the dude from mototune and they both said the guys a total hack.

bradtx

DALERF, Do you have near zero kms now and asking about a 3K km break-in or is 3K already showing? Break-in here lasts 1K miles which is about 1600 km so our procedures may not be the same.

I can only comment on the '04 here, but Triumph seems to still 'wear fit' items and even my chain benefitted judging by the even stretch. There were times when I went above the RPM range max, but not under load and not by too much. IMHO, the transmission is the main befactor as mine was notchy at first and by 2K miles came around was pretty smooth.

Brad

DALERF

The bike has now got 500km on it, so I am keeping to run-in procedure going to 6000rpm. Getting the hi-rise Triumph muffler fitted at first service, that should sound nice.

threepot

I remember reading a few years ago about a Triumph that siezed during testing by a magazine in the uk. The bike had only covered about 500 miles. The reason was that the factory machine to very fine limits..i.e. 3-4 microns as opposed to other manufacturers 6-8microns. Dont know if this is right,but Triumphs need careful running-in?

02Daytona955i

I know tuners and mechanics who do agree with him, however, I do not.


If you do your own survey of break-in procedure, you will find that like motors have like break-in procedures, regardless of which continent they were built on.

I'm willing to bet break-in specs are the result of large peer groups of engineers, such as the SAE, etc.


IMHO, a few important things for break in are; DO NOT lug the engine and be sure to modulate the throttle regularly, ie, gently roll on and roll off. This allows cylinder pressure to press the rings against the cyclinder wall, and also allows the negative pressure in the cylinder to draw oil up past the not fully seated rings.

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Hard to know exactly what people mean by 'the real world'. Whatever it is, this is the primo sports bike for it. Plenty of everything and that triple howl! Sept 03 T.W.O.(Triumph Daytona955i)