Ross 63

Thanks for the helpful comments and insights fellas. It's not my first bike and I've built a few engines over the last 15 years but bore liner crosshatching and piston ring bedding are totally different on a small bike engine. The bike is a cracking little 125, great to ride so I'm really happy with it. I'll take it easy and stick with the book apart from the occasional blip on full throttle which I think is essential for a proper break-in. Ross

Thanks for your opinion. I'm leaning that way myself now. I think it does it a lot of good to give it a good blast of full throttle now and again though. I'm going to change the oil after 100 miles, I don't think that will do it any harm.

Hi all, My YBR 125 gets delivered tomorrow and I'm keen to break the engine in so that it gives the best power and economy that it can. I know there are 2 different trains of thought on this: 1, The manual says that it should be ridden gently and full throttle/high revs avoided for the first 600 miles. 2, Lots of tuners and mechanics think that they should be warmed up correctly and then given a good caning for about 20 miles on full throttle to generate the maximum combustion pressure so that the piston rings create a proper seal against the cylinder bores. Then change the oil straight away to drop the swarf from the rings and bores and run as normal. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm What would you recommend? Thanks, Ross

I rarely go that far south. Thanks for the welcome

Hello and thanks for the replies fellas, much appreciated.

Hi All, As per the title, a big hello from this Scotsman in North Yorks. My 2011 YBR 125 is being delivered tomorrow and from my experience of cars, I think its always best to join an owners forum so that you can help others if possible, and in-turn, get the best advice around from like minded people. I've been riding for about 10 years but only on a CBT with bikes of 125cc. I've just re-done my CBT and really enjoyed it. My YBR should be a good practice machine and I definitely want to do my test in July when I'm on holiday from work. Maybe a dirty word around here but I have my eye on one of the new Kawasaki ER-6Fs. Anyway, I just thought it'd be good manners to say hello before going begging for help and information. Best Regards, Ross