So i finally broke in my 07. Did the service myself on it this weekend and took it to work this morning. After being stuck below 7000 during break in, I couldnt wait to see how the thing did at 8000 and above. What a great bike. I have owned an F4i (smokin Joe) and a 954. I thnk this bike is funner than both. Granted the 954 had some more power which is why i was hesitant to step back down to a 600 when i purchased this one. However, this is not a normal 599cc bike. I just love this think.

 

don't fool yourself, your engine is still being broken in.

 

yea but now i can start to ride it like it was meant to be riden

 

I agree with knightslugger!! Just take it easy a little bit longer. I know the anticipation to go crazy and see what the bike really can do is there. But patience is a virtue that you must have.

 

The bike is ready, enjoy it.

 

Could have done that from the start but whatev...

 

yeah apparently someone didnt read his owners manual or thought he had a kawi

all honda says about break in is to be careful for the first 300 miles and avoid hard starts or rapid acell

 

Just like Piano Practice as a kid... Up and down the scale. make it sing.

 

I broke it in properly for the first 350 miles. Changed the oil and continued to take it easy for another 250 miles. Changed the oil again and now I finally get to run it. The bike was treated well aqnd will continue to be treated well but now I can finally go above 70mph on the highway. Plus, the bike shifts so much cleaner and smotther when you wind her out a bit. Just excited, its been a long time coming.

 

the "oil" that in the bike from the factory is not your normal GN4, but rather a mix of GN4 and special break in fluid to assist in proper engine break in.

you should have left in in the engine for longer ctskydive...