Looking for Running in Advice Please

[MattSwain]

mine's definitely a guzzler

I think that one of the 'problems' is that it is not too straightforward to read the oil level. It is important to establish a drill (as outlined in the handbook) and not top up unless necessary - which is when you can see the level is WELL BELOW the line. Sometimes you look at the gauge and it seems to register empty. Lean the bike on its prop stand and it seems to be overfull!

I've followed the textbook and had the dealer just double check what I was doing was right because I'd be the first to admit that I'm clueless about bike maintenance. I use the centre stand to read it on my driveway which is level so I'm positive that mine is actually using as much oil as stated.

Your point is fair though, even using the centre stand, if you don't take the measurement on the same piece of ground each time would potentially give a huge variation in readings.

 

[GS Chris]

What advice would be best for running the bike in.

Give it to me, and I'll run it in for yer free of charge.....

Chris

 

[WindyChuffer]

FFS - dont molly coddle it, just just ride it like you stole it from when you pick it up. Speaking from experience of 2 x GS's - no problem. But then I never plan on keeping mine long term...but then out of those that do plan to keep 'em for for than 4-5 years, how many actually keep 'em? Not many, so WTF, cane it from the showroom.