Post Break In Service Speed

YamaHammer

YamaHammer

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Got my fz8 out of the service center today and took it for a cruise past 5k rpm. I wanted to see what 6-7k rpm was like. Well, its like the bike was only just rolling out of bed before. Past 6k it's awake and ready to kick ass! I was impressed.

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cambo

cambo

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you know, I hate to say this but in the year that I owned my 8, I think I took it past 6k like...twice! I just never really had a chance to open it up. I had always wanted to one day get to a track to see what it is you all are talking about lol.

damn...
 
MotoZen

MotoZen

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cambo said:
you know, I hate to say this but in the year that I owned my 8, I think I took it past 6k like...twice! I just never really had a chance to open it up. I had always wanted to one day get to a track to see what it is you all are talking about lol.

damn...
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Yeah, IMO the bike is a little boring during the "break-in" period. It's a lot more fun when you get to open it up once in a while.

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Rotaryknight

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MotoZen said:
Yeah, IMO the bike is a little boring during the "break-in" period. It's a lot more fun when you get to open it up once in a while.

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During my break in period, I was thrashing the crap out of her lol
Once I got to 20 miles on the odometer, I was redlining 3-4 gear on the highway and engine breaking every chance I got. Changed oil at 100 and 500 miles and then every 3-4k miles after that. Has 6k miles on it and still runs perfect.
 
MotoZen

MotoZen

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Rotaryknight said:
During my break in period, I was thrashing the crap out of her lol
Once I got to 20 miles on the odometer, I was redlining 3-4 gear on the highway and engine breaking every chance I got. Changed oil at 100 and 500 miles and then every 3-4k miles after that. Has 6k miles on it and still runs perfect.
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I've heard of other people doing that. I just didn't want to give Yamaha any reason for trying to deny any warranty claims . . . just in case something came up. I'm sure your break in was a lot more fun than mine.

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Banky2112

Banky2112

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Rotaryknight said:
During my break in period, I was thrashing the crap out of her lol
Once I got to 20 miles on the odometer, I was redlining 3-4 gear on the highway and engine breaking every chance I got. Changed oil at 100 and 500 miles and then every 3-4k miles after that. Has 6k miles on it and still runs perfect.
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I was just about the same lol, I'm at 3200 now runs just fine.
 
master paper clip

master paper clip

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cambo said:
you know, I hate to say this but in the year that I owned my 8, I think I took it past 6k like...twice! I just never really had a chance to open it up. I had always wanted to one day get to a track to see what it is you all are talking about lol.

damn...
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If I get down to visit before winter gets serious, your more then welcome to crack mine wide open an fly threw te rpm to max if your wanting to
 
pigdog

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i read that while the crosshatching will help bed the rings using high rpm in short runs. crosshatching disappears within a short amount of time it has to be done when the bike is new. that's what i read somewhere in the forum
 
MotoZen

MotoZen

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fzjix said:
Ride it like you stole it!!
One of my fav quotes.........
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If I stole it, I'd do everything in my power to NOT draw attention to myself. Just sayin'

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YamaHammer

YamaHammer

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When I get a chance to do so, I am going to see what 10k looks like. Haven't been there yet.
 
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F3NIX

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MotoZen said:
If I stole it, I'd do everything in my power to NOT draw attention to myself. Just sayin'

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Im pretty sure its referring to running away from the police....

Just sayin'

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Rotaryknight

Rotaryknight

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YamaHammer said:
When I get a chance to do so, I am going to see what 10k looks like. Haven't been there yet.
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its exhilarating running it up to 10k+....though, there isnt much power left after 10krpm, the hp and tq dies out soon right when it hits 10krpm.
between 6-9krpm is where the torque is the most and pretty much the enjoyable spot :)
 
YamaHammer

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I'll be there soon!.





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