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Author Message   407guy Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 02:16 pm:        I recently purchased a 2009 Street Glide. Reading the manual it states (more-or-less) to "avoid long periods at a constant speed" for the first 500 miles. This is part of the break-in procedure. Any idea what they consider a "long period"? I'd like to go for a ride this weekend, probably 100 miles each way. It will be mostly freeway so it'll be a "constant" speed. Just trying to get an idea whether I should do this or not. I'm at 80 miles on the odometer.   Pammy Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 03:44 pm:        It means vary the RPM's. Constant speed/RPM can "polish" the rings. In low gear(2nd, 3rd) you want to accelerate quickly but safely. This exerts pressure on the rings and helps them to seat. We tell our customers 500 miles to err on the side of caution, but truly, the ring seating should happen between 50 and 100 miles. Enjoy your ride...   407guy Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 04:04 pm:        Thanks. When I purchased the bike it had 54 miles on it already. So I have no idea how it was ridden, it was test rides...   Pammy Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 04:35 pm:        You'll be fine. Just don't use cruise control for awhile.   Strokizator Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 05:59 pm:        Best way to break in a motor is to take a ride in the mountains. Constant throttle and gear changes are beneficial. In Florida, maybe just take a mix of surface streets and hwy.   407guy Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 06:23 pm:        Thanks. Probably will do a run this Saturday to get it over with (the 500 mile mark).

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