I'm guessing the break in period is for the rider not the bike. It was important to get a feel for her. Especially if you're not used to such a powerful bike. My 2011 is the first bike I've owned with this much power on it. So I used the break in period to get a feel for her.
However, I also agree the bike is already broken in.
Bingo. It wouldn't make much sense for Kawasaki to say run the hell out of it and kill yourself.
Additionally, like basmntdweller stated, who knows how much recording the ECM is capable of. Why let Kaw balk at your warranty if they knew you were flogging it.
Just take your time, do what your owner's manual says. You have nothing to loose by doing it by the book.
I'm guessing the break in period is for the rider not the bike. It was important to get a feel for her. Especially if you're not used to such a powerful bike. My 2011 is the first bike I've owned with this much power on it. So I used the break in period to get a feel for her.
However, I also agree the bike is already broken in.
I'm guessing the break in period is for the rider not the bike. It was important to get a feel for her. Especially if you're not used to such a powerful bike. My 2011 is the first bike I've owned with this much power on it. So I used the break in period to get a feel for her.+1
However, I also agree the bike is already broken in.
thanks jeremy for your info.i dont know how this got turned into a break in thread i just wanted to know the horsepower of a stock 2011 concours.its your bike break it in the way you wantYour second post.
The thing that worried me was the first oil change, I had the guy that works on my business equipment change the oil and since it was the first change he cut open the side of a gal oil jug and used that for the drained oil , it had a bit of metal on the bottom.
I was told that deceleration in gear was important, I don't red line it but go up and down and let the motor slow me down not the brake. What ever works for YOU.
I bought a Diesel F 700 dump from the Miami Zoo, the truck only had 18,000 miles on it and it smoked (very good price everyone must have thought the motor was bad)
Well after a few months of use it stoped smoking I quess the rings finely cleaned up and set
Well, that actually reminds me of the old joke about British bikes. How do you know when to add oil? When they stop leaking on driveway.
I know *I* certainly needed the time. Even coming off of the ZRX, the bike was just so different- heavier, larger, and yes, more powerful. It took quite a while before I really started giving it a real twist and it already scared me in 2nd gear.
I never considered that as a possibility. Of course, it is technologically possible and feasible. I just seriously doubt they do that.
My thoughts, exactly.
I was wondering about this. When I pick up my bike I have to drive it back 5 1/2 hours on the highway.
You guys dont think that will hurt it right?