Running in a GS

[noelrobertson]

Hi chaps,

I am sure that this subject must have been covered before on here but I just can't find it, so here goes.

PLEASE WOULD YOU ADVISE ME OF THE BEST WAY TO RUN MY NEW BIKE IN.
It has 67 miles on the clock and I will be heading off for a trip to Wales this weekend so I should be able to get it up to first service milage.
I am most concerned about heraring ho w some have not been run in properly and then use loads of oil later in life.

HELP please.

Cheers,
Noel

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Don't thrash it.
Don't sit at 70 on the motorway for 5 hours.
Don't leave it ticking over for 30 mins while you put your gear on.
Use all the gears.
Use a wide rev range.

Pretty much what it says in the manual.

 

[Balders1450]

Hi chaps,

I am sure that this subject must have been covered before on here but I just can't find it, so here goes.

PLEASE WOULD YOU ADVISE ME OF THE BEST WAY TO RUN MY NEW BIKE IN.
It has 67 miles on the clock and I will be heading off for a trip to Wales this weekend so I should be able to get it up to first service milage.
I am most concerned about heraring ho w some have not been run in properly and then use loads of oil later in life.

HELP please.

Cheers,
Noel

Some might say...search the posts...or....but I wouldn't be so cruel!

What does it say in the manual?
What did the dealer tell you?

 

[humfreybumfy]

Trash it!

 

[Wrinkly]

1...Go and find some nice B roads.
2...Ride the bike in a normal manner,up and down the gearbox useing firm but not harsh accelleration and decelleration.
3...Find some hills if you can, to put the engine under load.
4...Never labour the engine.
5...Avoid motorways or anywhere the bike is just going to sit at a constant speed.
6...Don't let the bike sit ticking over.

I ran my new 1200 in this way last September and it runs very sweet and uses no oil,well very very little.

Steve

 

[jogo]

Hi chaps,

I am sure that this subject must have been covered before on here....

That appears to be a correct assumption

 

[snerkler]

Follow the manual, but make sure you load the engine.

As for oil consumption I personally think a lot of it is pot luck and not necessarily down to how you've run it in. 2 bikes run in in the same manner can use totally different amounts of oil.

I'm one of the unlucky ones who's uses a lot of oil at the moment (almost 1l in first 1400 miles), but I'm hoping that this will calm down as the miles add up.

 

[gazzauk]

Check this link out, its worked for me
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

[Big Nick]

Get up and down the gears as much as possible

Don't sit too long at a constant speed in one gear

Don't thrash it from the off but gradually increase your maximum rpm as the mileage increases

 

[mr badger]

Check this link out, its worked for me
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Yup. Load is the key. Hilly coubntry is best.

I rode form Norfolk to the Yorkshire Dales and Coast via the Wolds to get the run in done. All back roads.

 

[noelrobertson]

Ever so slightly Patronizing

Some might say...search the posts...or....but I wouldn't be so cruel!

What does it say in the manual?
What did the dealer tell you?

Hi (Patronizing) Balders.

That is exactly what I did not want to do.
Take a look around at the helpful answers that others have given to this subject and you will see that, what the manual and the dealer say (who is only following BMW guidlines) are nothing like what has been suggested.
So if you have nothing constructive to add (Feck off) go away

 

[noelrobertson]

Thanks for replies

Thanks Chaps,
For all of your constructive advise on this subject, that I have not had any previous experience with and which you only get one crack at on a new bike.

Happy & safe riding

Cheers,
Noel

 

[Bem]

Hi chaps,

but I just can't find it
I will be heading off for a trip to Wales this weekend so I should be able to get it up to first service milage.
HELP please.
Cheers,
Noel

Hi Noel
Suggest you go to Wales but not on the motorway, which will then give you those key opportunities to load and unload the engine and gearbox as suggested. Try not to be too gentle nor too harsh, just use it. And enjoy it.
And I have looked for things on here and not found them so you are not alone.

 

[dakarDude]

I was advised by my BMW dealer when I got mine to keep it below 4,500 revs for the first 500 miles.

Get on plenty of varying roads to work through as many of the gears as possible.

 

[cookie]

i wouldn't worry too much about the motorway bit.

one of the first trips my 1200 did was up the M3 into central london and back. uses virtually no oil and no performance issues that i can detect.

 

[luckylucian]

I think a constant speed is your enemy, so most A roads would be idea

 

[noelrobertson]

Good feedback

Hi chaps,

Thanks again for all of your feedback. I really do appreciate your time and mutal concern.

That is what this site is all about and not the "too clever" Dick Heads with smart comments.
I can read a manufacturers manual but it is nice to get other peoples perspectives and past experiences with an issue.

I hope to meet you guys out there soon.

Safe & Happy riding.
Cheers,
Noel

 

[noelrobertson]

"OIL"

Follow the manual, but make sure you load the engine.

As for oil consumption I personally think a lot of it is pot luck and not necessarily down to how you've run it in. 2 bikes run in in the same manner can use totally different amounts of oil.

I'm one of the unlucky ones who's uses a lot of oil at the moment (almost 1l in first 1400 miles), but I'm hoping that this will calm down as the miles add up.

Hi chaps,

I don't want to reload the tape on the oil thread but I have just had my first service and the chaps changed the oil and oil filter. All standard, I believe.
I questioned why they should need to change the oil after only 600 miles and was told that the bike comes with running in oil ??

What is that when its around. What grade is that etc.??
I asked the chap at the service desk and was told that he did not know but that all BMW's come with this running in oil ??

I hope that I have not raised another oil debate but would not mind knowing how this differs from the 10W50 that replaced it on the service.

I very much look forward to some interesting replies.

Cheers,
Noel

 

[PJ1200]

Hi Noel

have a read of this http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/runin.htm it may shed a bit of light on the subject.

I see you've gone for the faster colour too

 

[Balders1450]

Hi chaps,

I don't want to reload the tape on the oil thread but I have just had my first service and the chaps changed the oil and oil filter. All standard, I believe.
I questioned why they should need to change the oil after only 600 miles and was told that the bike comes with running in oil ??

What is that when its around. What grade is that etc.??
I asked the chap at the service desk and was told that he did not know but that all BMW's come with this running in oil ??

I hope that I have not raised another oil debate but would not mind knowing how this differs from the 10W50 that replaced it on the service.

I very much look forward to some interesting replies.

Cheers,
Noel

Does it really matter what oil WAS in the bike? It's never going to have that oil in again so WTF!!!
But if you really want to know something that is utterly pointless.....it was mineral oil, could be 10/40 or 10/50 I don't care.
Or perhaps you should have it analized by a Russian Nuclear Scientist and post the finding so we can all wonder in amazement at what oil WAS in your bike!
Answers on a pin please