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To be honest it isnt that hard at all, but may be i didnt struggle as i have driven a car for 8 years, so know how to use the roads well... and i really wanted to be able to ride my bike
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^ I want!
Well I took the plunge..after selling my DRZ earlier this year I've missed having a day to day bike (and I just wanted a new bike, so why not
Currently running it in. Well impressed so far, roll on 1k miles!
"running it in" is debatable. I'd never really both tbh, would just make a point to not redline it.
Lovely bike anywho
Welcome to OcUK & to Biking.
Look up a video called Twist of the Wrist for some really useful info/tips etc
Found it for ya - Linky -
It may seem corny at first but there is some brilliant advice in the vid.
"running it in" is debatable. I'd never really both tbh, would just make a point to not redline it.
Lovely bike anywho
I know, I know.. I've been in two minds whether to follow 'the book' (or sticker on the tank) or just ride normally. I'm not a thrasher and my commute is B road and town/country lanes, so it's been getting a normal run.
It just seems motorbikes, according to manufacturers, say they need to be run in. Commercial vehicles don't require it and nor do most cars. Just jump in and drive!
I do wonder if thats because most cars get driven to Tesco's and back thought and not ragged to a 12krpm redline 
I would most likely do the run in mileage on a triumph though, I am sure they are fine but in the back of my mind would always the reliability issues of the earlier ST's and Daytonas...
I would most likely do the run in mileage on a triumph though, I am sure they are fine but in the back of my mind would always the reliability issues of the earlier ST's and Daytonas...
I'm surprised at that to be honest, has this changed in the last few years?
Nope, new cars still have a 'run-in' period stated in the manual.
Personally I think it's a bit of nonsense. Engines run fast, they run fast at idle! Pistons going up and down hundreds and hundreds of times a minute. Whats the difference between 12k rpm and 8k rpm? The engine's either going to work or not work.
If there is a 'wear-in' phase wouldn't you rather wear it in how it's going to be used?
If you buy new walking boots you don't get your wife to wear them in and then you put your feet in them...
its because the parts are to tolerance and they need to wear together as they self fettle they'll take little bits off each other best done at a lower speed than overly fast and ending up scoring or damaging parts. thats why they tell you to change the oil after the run in too.
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I've read a lot about running in and it seems there's a couple of ways both totally different.
The scary one goes something like:
rev the nuts off it for a while when first run as the barrel is slightly abrasive still and when you rev it hard it will wear the piston rings and barrel evenly allowing for a much healthier smoother engine.
Also, the engines are all factory tested at redline anyhow for a few minutes.
TBH I don't think it's something I would do though with a new engine as it seems to go against everything I've been taught but I know people have and do do this and it works.
Note - when I read about this it was regarding two strokes but I can't see it being different really.
The scary one goes something like:
rev the nuts off it for a while when first run as the barrel is slightly abrasive still and when you rev it hard it will wear the piston rings and barrel evenly allowing for a much healthier smoother engine.
Also, the engines are all factory tested at redline anyhow for a few minutes.
TBH I don't think it's something I would do though with a new engine as it seems to go against everything I've been taught but I know people have and do do this and it works.
Note - when I read about this it was regarding two strokes but I can't see it being different really.
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Here's the page Clicky
DISCLAIMER - I DO NOT ENDORSE THIS METHOD, I SHOW IT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES.
(not that I expect anybody to go try it based on my post - ha ha ha)
DISCLAIMER - I DO NOT ENDORSE THIS METHOD, I SHOW IT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES.
(not that I expect anybody to go try it based on my post - ha ha ha)
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ah well, better to be safe than sorry 
New toy. 2006 (55) Triumph Rocket III.
Yes, it's not going to be many people's taste but I like the whole cruiser thing and after a few test rides it seemed to fit me well. It's just so damn easy to ride. All the controls are super light (including the clutch which is very important for me due to me arm strength issues), the gearbox smooth and the grunt.....my god the grunt. I've never ridden anything like it. Bonkers acceleration from tickover and it just keep pulling.
Considering the weight it doesn't half handle well too.
Yes, it's not going to be many people's taste but I like the whole cruiser thing and after a few test rides it seemed to fit me well. It's just so damn easy to ride. All the controls are super light (including the clutch which is very important for me due to me arm strength issues), the gearbox smooth and the grunt.....my god the grunt. I've never ridden anything like it. Bonkers acceleration from tickover and it just keep pulling.
Considering the weight it doesn't half handle well too.