Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: tapps on April 12, 2012, 07:31:42 PM

Title: running in
Post by: tapps on April 12, 2012, 07:31:42 PM
would you run in your gtr sitting at 4k rev's on motorway's or would you be enclined to do the B road's,i'm doing a bit of both when the weather permit's.
Title: Re: running in
Post by: viper on April 12, 2012, 07:57:54 PM
My view after owning many new bikes would be to just be a bit gentle but let the bike experience different and varied rev bands just not high ones, so the B road method.
Some will say that modern engines dont need runnig in , but i think one should be considerate with  it during the first 500 miles.
Title: Re: running in
Post by: Mogster on April 12, 2012, 08:59:47 PM
yup, run it on the B roads, load the engine without too many revs,  :gunsmilie:
Title: Re: running in
Post by: O.C. on April 12, 2012, 09:21:08 PM
Its far better to run yoiur bike in on roads other than motorways. stay within the recommended limits, speed and revs etc, and move through the gearbox regularly.

I reckon a well run in bike pays dividends in the long run, others have different views mind you 
Title: Re: running in
Post by: Winston Smith on April 12, 2012, 09:45:07 PM
 :agree:
Title: Re: running in
Post by: Kwikasfuki on April 13, 2012, 12:34:23 AM
B roads. I wouldn't be keen on labouring on the motorways for too long.
Title: Re: running in
Post by: Rusty on April 14, 2012, 08:12:58 PM
Spot on Chaps ... run it in on B Roads Tapps ... you have loads round your area .. not too many revs but plenty of gear changing and braking will do it nicely  :cool: