Breaking er in...

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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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Break In 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: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-06-2008, 03:20 AM	#4
rbert16000 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 37	Thanks Guys 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.. __________________ Rick
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