Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 04:33 pm:

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Break-in Riding Rules: Buell 1125 Models

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The First 600 Miles (1000 Kilometers)

The sound design, quality materials, and workmanship that are built into your new motorcycle will give you optimum performance right from the start.

To allow your engine to wear in its critical parts, we recommend that you observe the riding rules provided below for the first 600 miles 1000 kilometers . Adhering to these suggestions will help future durability and performance.

During the first 300 miles 500 kilometers of riding, keep the engine speed below 6000 RPM in any gear. Do not lug the engine by running or accelerating at very low RPM, or by running at high RPM longer than needed for shifting or passing.

Up to 600 miles 1000 kilometers , vary the engine speed and avoid operating at any steady engine speed for long periods. Engine speed up to 7500 RPM in any gear is permissible.

Drive slowly and avoid fast starts at wide open throttle until the engine has warmed up.

Avoid lugging the engine by not running the engine at very low speeds in higher gears.

New brakes need to be worn in. Avoid stops from very high speeds for the first 200 miles 300 kilometers . Proper seating of the pads can be accomplished by using light brake pressure for the first few stops, letting the system cool, then doing several stops using moderate to firm brake pressure.

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