albyzee Posted January 13, 2011 #1 Posted January 13, 2011 I have bought a 2007 Royal Star Tour Deluxe which I haven't picked up yet. In the meantime I have been reading the manual and come across engine break-in period. I have never owned anything new with 0 miles. The manual says avoid prolonged operation over 1/3 throttle in the first 600 miles then avoid prolonged operation over 1/2 throttle to 1000 miles. Basically I understand this to baby the thing for this time. This may be a stupid question but my concern is what is determined to be "prolonged operation"? I have an hour ride with this coming home mostly highway speed. Is an hour considered "prolonged operation"? I ask this cause as the manual states "there is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1000 miles". Is there anything else I should watch out for. Thank you in advance for any replies.
SilvrT Posted January 13, 2011 #2 Posted January 13, 2011 Will the 1 hour ride be on a freeway at a constant speed? ... if so, vary the speed a bit or switch between 4th and 5th from time to time. A key thing to keep in mind is to NOT lug the engine ... this is harder on it than anything. You might want to read this article... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Sylvester Posted January 13, 2011 #3 Posted January 13, 2011 "Ride it like you have had it for 10,000 miles". The Venture engine does not need break-in time. I have 135,000+ miles on mine and when I bought it, the head mechanic told me that. I have never had any issues with the machine.
Wanderer Posted January 13, 2011 #4 Posted January 13, 2011 Break-in, smreak-in. Ride it like you stole it.
Redneck Posted January 13, 2011 #6 Posted January 13, 2011 An hour would be considered a prolonged period but you will not be in excess of 1/3 throttle to run normal highway speeds. Taking it to the race track and pushing every bit you can get out of it is not a good idea but babying it is not a good idea ether. Constant speed is not the best way to seat the rings and when you say break in the engine seating the rings is what you are doing. The best way to seat the rings is to load it then unload it. Ride it like you will normally ride it and forget you ever heard the words break in and you and the bike will both be happy. Congratulations on the new scoot.
Yammer Dan Posted January 13, 2011 #7 Posted January 13, 2011 An hour would be considered a prolonged period but you will not be in excess of 1/3 throttle to run normal highway speeds. Taking it to the race track and pushing every bit you can get out of it is not a good idea but babying it is not a good idea ether. Constant speed is not the best way to seat the rings and when you say break in the engine seating the rings is what you are doing. The best way to seat the rings is to load it then unload it. Ride it like you will normally ride it and forget you ever heard the words break in and you and the bike will both be happy. Congratulations on the new scoot. My Dad told me that when I got married!!
Redneck Posted January 13, 2011 #8 Posted January 13, 2011 An hour would be considered a prolonged period but you will not be in excess of 1/3 throttle to run normal highway speeds. Taking it to the race track and pushing every bit you can get out of it is not a good idea but babying it is not a good idea ether. Constant speed is not the best way to seat the rings and when you say break in the engine seating the rings is what you are doing. The best way to seat the rings is to load it then unload it. Ride it like you will normally ride it and forget you ever heard the words break in and you and the bike will both be happy. Congratulations on the new scoot. My Dad told me that when I got married!! What? congratulations on the new scoot.
albyzee Posted January 13, 2011 Author #9 Posted January 13, 2011 Thank you guys very informative. I learned a thing or two. Thank you very much. As for the "new" comment since it has 0 miles I wouldn't call it used.
SilvrT Posted January 13, 2011 #10 Posted January 13, 2011 Thank you guys very informative. I learned a thing or two. Thank you very much. As for the "new" comment since it has 0 miles I wouldn't call it used. Well, welcome to our "family" .... you will enjoy your NEW ride. We have only one rule here and that is..... PICTURES!!
SilvrT Posted January 13, 2011 #12 Posted January 13, 2011 You might want to read Break In Secrets. heh ... that's the same one I posted
awsmsrv Posted January 13, 2011 #13 Posted January 13, 2011 heh ... that's the same one I posted Oops. Sorry, didn't read the previous posts carefully enough.
SilvrT Posted January 14, 2011 #14 Posted January 14, 2011 Oops. Sorry, didn't read the previous posts carefully enough. np ... shows we're on the same page!
RandyR Posted January 14, 2011 #15 Posted January 14, 2011 Make sure the rear gear oil is changed at 600 miles and again at 1500 miles. There are frequently metal shavings in the rear gear case that need flushing out on a new bike. Change the oil filter with every oil change. Don't use friction reducing oils or additives in the engine. Don't lug the engine at low rpms when new. If you're used to a Vtwin, this V4 needs to run at 3000 rpm and up. there's no tach so I'd say use these shift points 20mph -> 2nd gear 35mph -> 3rd gear 50mph -> 4th gear 65mph -> 5th gear make sure all the bolts, nuts, and such are tightened well. The hex holding on the shifter is prone to working loose. Bring it to Maintenance Day in Oberlin Ohio at the end of May... Have an icecream...
aharbi Posted January 14, 2011 #16 Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) You might want to read Break In Secrets. I have used the Break In Secrets on my last two bikes. Have about 30k on both of them now with NO problems. Remember the back-pressure (engine breaking) is as important as the acceleration. I used dino oil both times (what was in the bike). I changed the oil twice, once at 100 miles again at 500ish and then went to synthetic oil which I have been running ever since. My break-ins took two days. ps. don't tell the dealer you did it this way. Edited January 14, 2011 by aharbi fixed typo
Squeeze Posted January 14, 2011 #17 Posted January 14, 2011 I'd not convert to synthetic Oil at 500 or 600 mls. That's way to early. Even after using the Mototune Method, i'd not go to synt. Oil before 1500 mls.
stormin54 Posted January 14, 2011 #18 Posted January 14, 2011 Where did you find an 07 with "0" miles?
albyzee Posted January 15, 2011 Author #19 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) I was just looking around at this dealer shop and lo and behold it was staring right at me amongst his friends. The minute I sat on it I knew it was mine. Can't wait to ride it. I have them storing it for me till winter passes some more. I don't have a garage. Edited January 24, 2011 by albyzee
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