Re: [ST] Break In ???

[Colt4530 <colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Martin.  About half of my first 600 miles were on the 
Interstate.  Heat cycling should not be part of the equation with liquid 
cooling.  Some air-cooled engines will get quite hot in the first 200 
miles or so and should be shut down periodically to prevent overheating. 
  To avoid too much steady-state cruising, pass a truck!  I took my '02 
RS in for it's 600 mile oil change at 689 miles and nothing was said at 
all.  At 998 miles I nailed it for the first time and was pleasantly 
surprised.  The front wheel gets light, but it doesn't wheelie on just 
acceleration.

John

Lloyd Horton wrote:
> I found a 2002 Sprint ST at a screaming price, but it's 750 miles away.
> What are the potential issues with riding a brand new bike 750 miles
> over interstate highway?
> 
> I used to be that you would vary the rpm's and avoid steady state cruising.
> Heat cycling used to be a part of the break in procedure, as well.
> If I had to trailer the new purchase, that would take some of the incentive
> out of it. I was planning on taking a $69 Greyhound ride with all of my
> riding gear in a back pack and then running for home.
> 
> Your advice on this question is greatly appreciated.
> peace,
> lloyd
> 
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