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rbert16000
06-10-2008, 06:02 PM
Anyone out there know the real way to break in a GZ250? How have you done it and how many miles on your bike since?
Ive never had such a small bike, so its been hard learning to ride through all gears in town....
Please advise.... I got mine a month ago.
Thanks,
RIck
Sarris
06-10-2008, 06:15 PM
Check your owners manual, page 25. Suzuki manufactured it, and are going to warrant it. I would think they know best. Some "people" say "break in slow, you get a slow bike. Break in fast, you get a fast bike." I'd follow the manufacturers recommendation.
I own 3 bikes, a 2006 HD Street Glide w/ almost 28k miles, a 2006 HD Sportster w/ almost 10K miles, and a 2005 GZ w/ over 12k miles. I have been riding for about 35 years. The mfgr's recommendations will not fail you.
Welcome brother!
:2tup:
jonathan180iq
06-11-2008, 09:40 AM
Sarris is right. There are 1,000 different theories on breaking in new engines. The factory break-in period may be long and slow, and possibly excessive, but you will avoid problems if you just do it like they say.
rbert16000
07-06-2008, 03:20 AM
The only problem is that cannot ride the bike safely in traffic at "half Throttle" and I have found the owners manual to be less than specific... So Ive just mixed er up alot... 1/4 mile at 55 on the freeway then 45mph on side streets.... and so on.... Over 1000 miles already, and have been working her out..
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