On an 2007 250cc Kawasaki ninja it says to do 500 miles staying under 4000rpm (35mph) the from 500 - 1000 miles staying under 6000 rpm
How important is this? I'm not thinking of running it at full speed or anything but is it bad to do the speed limit of say 45 or 55 when 35 is the rpm limit?
2007-06-20 05:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by MrBret 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
you will find a lot of varying opinions on this, IMO you should just be careful not to run the engine at the same RPM's for long periods of time, meaning make sure you are switching gears and use varying amounts of throttle. Break-in is meant to make sure that the piston rings bed-in properly so they seal out oil from the combustion chamber.
Of course, you can never go wrong following the manufacturers recommendation.
2007-06-20 06:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by patrickh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a UM V2S 250R (Hyosung) and it's break-in information is worded a bit different.
My manual states not to use more than 1/2 throttle for the first 100miles, then no more than 3/4throttle between 100-500 miles.
this certainly makes more sense than to stay under the minimum RPMs because of posted speed limits.
I would check the Kawasaki website and see if technology for the Ninja has been updated, as your manual may be a few years old.
2007-06-20 13:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by moniquebell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4K rpms in top gear is only 35mph? Ouch....35mph is first gear, 6K rpms on my bike - Kawi Z1000...
Break-in intervals should be closely followed. However, it is oppkay and actually recommended to run the bike past 4K rpms a few times during break-in - dont hold the throttle open for any length of time or ride any distance at 5.5K rpms - but dont be afraid to rev it up to 6K+rpms every now and then - it will help seat the rings.
2007-06-20 13:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, everyone has their own opinion on this. I would stick with what Kawasaki says. At least if something goes wrong you can say you did it like you were supposed to. Obviously you can't do it like it says all the time. Just try to ride it like it is someone else's bike. You are just trying to make sure the piston rings seat right. It is very important they seat well.
2007-06-20 13:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are differing opinions. If you break it in according to the manufacturers recommendations you don't get warranty problems. If 4000 RPM in top gear is only 35mph, you already have problems.
2007-06-20 16:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Break it in like you would normally ride it after the first 500 miles...i have never had a bike break down or fail sooner than expected due to my break in proceedure
2007-06-20 14:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jim M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kawasaki has done the research to arrive at whatever break-in procedures they recommend. I'd follow them to the letter. Isn't your new bike worth it? You have to give the bearing and rings time to seat properly.
2007-06-20 13:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Scott H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best to follow what the manufacturer says,but if you cant just make sure you don't rev it up to the red line and your bike should do all right during the break in period
2007-06-21 05:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by monti q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say that you're gonna get sick of that bike after less than a year of riding it and that you'll be too big for it and want a liter bike. Beat the hell out of that think and then get rid of it for a gixxer!!!
2007-06-20 13:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by sparky 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋