I have around 700 miles on my 06 1000rr and during that time I went over 6k all the time. 2 burn outs and red lined it once. Idon't shift hard and don't dog on it but I do like getting on the freeway fast. Is there anything I should be worried about? Should I take it in for my first service now before 1k check up?Please help. Thanks

 

The point of engine break-in is to create a consistent wear on all your rotating engine parts. It's only like 500 miles, and with a $12k bike I think I would follow it. Your bike will probably last longer, and won't have to be in the shop so many times.

 

You will get answers on this question leaning both ways. Some say baby it for the break in and others say ride it the way you will always ride it. Both sides have facts to back them up, so it's up to you on which one you follow/believe. I tend to baby mine mostly with the occasional fast acceleration. One thing that both sides do agree with is not to stay at one rpm for long. Vary the rpm during the break in so that means to stay off the super slab.

 

I would say break in is pretty important. You are probably past the break in time though, so youre probably fine

 

i'm going to go way out on the limb and say that you will be fine. ;-)

don't take it to the dealer for the bs 1K or 500 mile inspection, blah blah blah...get yourself a manual and understand the bike, be one with it...and the bike will love you for it...and you'll know the truth of what maintenance is required and what is not. just remember, dealers are in the business of making money, not the business of your best interest.

as far as break in, don hit it on the nose...purpose is to make sure your rings seat properly, and varying RPMs is a biggy.

NOW GO RIDE AND ENJOY YOUR BEAST!

 

machining accuracy on these things is soooo good these days....as Tahoe said, all you are doing is seating rings...and to do that take cylinder pressure....meaning WOT and high rpms. Your motor saw redline at least twice before it left the factory.

 

I've heard that an oil change early, like 20 - 50 miles makes sense, then follow up at 600 or so. I don't think that thought is a hold over from the days of 'break-in' oil either. Some hard riding can't be all that bad for a motor and even some redline should be good, rod stretch and all.

 

i heard the first oil change at like 500-700 miles is important. when you change the oil, you'll see lotsa sparkly silver shavings inside from all the moving parts in the engine. This first oil change gets rid of all that stuff that could damage your bike.

that's what i heard...

 

Two burnouts? Come on man. Did you buy a biketo ride it or to fend off mosquitoes?

 

i agree with FordFrenzy... already 2 burnouts?! i have to say that what Honda tells you to do, do it... it's only 500-700 miles are fairly easy riding, how hard is that to do? Do that and you'll have atleast another 50,000 miles of fun!