How to Break In a New Motorcycle

[@JaretCampisi]

Wanted to share my thoughts on some of the different methods used to break in a new motorcycle along with my personal approach. Don't forget we will be giving this bike away when we are done! It's also our first ever WORLDWIDE build series so be sure to check out how you could win here! www.patreon.com/campisicustoms

[@alfredodelatorre3160]

How many miles for the first oil change i just got a.brand new motorcycle

[@sarumadaki]

@@alfredodelatorre3160 just check what the manufacturer's suggesting

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

This motorcycle is so quiet it seems like it's electric

[@toddv9210]

Yes hills and curvy roads are the best place to break in an engine. It is best to not go 100%, while it's great for seating the rings it's not so great for all the other components on the bike, mainly the gearbox. It takes a little time to wear things in and it's best to not go so hard as to cause damage until they are. I generally stay around 50% throttle as a max for the first hundred miles and try to use each gear as much as possible, avoid high rpms for the first 4 or 500 miles as it helps nothing to wring it out and can only hurt. I do the first oil change early, say around 200 miles to get all the metal from the rings and gears seating out, do another at 5-600 then get onto the regular interval you use. I will swap to full syn at around 4/5K miles and roll on from there (synthetic oils are not good for breakin, they are too slippery).

[@2WheelPursuit]

I can't get over how amazing that white looks on that bike!!!

[@JaretCampisi]

haha I know right! I've always said ducati needs to release more white models...looks so damn clean.

[@johnfoster9160]

I agree, I almost hate to see any of it go

[@nokneedownian8521]

I've just bought a ktm duke 790. I live in UK it's either raining or wet so in rain mode kept below 6000 revs and not used up and down quickshifter. As long as you don't 'lug it', it should be fine but each to their own. Keep up the great vids

[@Dissolution5150]

Nice video as always J! I'm of the same belief as the mechanic at my dealership; do whatever, as long as you don't "bog" the engine and stay off the red line. Keep the RPM's moving appropriately. Maybe this is a fourth break in method. Thanks again, keep up the great work!

[@JaretCampisi]

ahhh yeah sounds like a medium style break in which is basically what I follow. Thanks for sharing!

[@JR-xi2bh]

I cruised at a constant highway speed on one when I bought our 08 Gsxr 600 with 0 miles and it created a flat spot of buzzying and surging right at 75 to 80mph . The only bike I did that with and the only one I ever had a problem with. I had to sell it because it was so annoying and never went away. I now do just what you are doing, vary speed and gears and just ride. I just bought a new 2018 Aprilia Rsv4 Rf and will be breaking her in the same way

[@nimishojale5964]

How long did you cruise at that speed for? Was it hours?

[@rufus1346]

Feel sorry for the poor sucker you sold it to.

[@ChrisGodly]

Sick bike🤙🏼🔥

[@AjizSatay5658]

one beautiful sunny day in Cali

[@JaretCampisi]

Sure was...and there are 300 more per year where that came from haha

[@forthcoming-d8694]

Excellent Video Bro 👍👏 Classy Reviewer 👍 I am here in occasion to my 2019 CB1000-R hitting 600 miles 4 days ago, I drained the factory oil and put in Castrol Actevo 10W30 with Honda OEM filter for next 2000 miles. Will keep doing same oil until the odo hits 10,000 miles then i will start putting in Motul 7100 4T 10W40 with K&N 204 filters. I also flushed the original green coolant & replaced it with Engine Ice 😎Salud and best wishes for more fun, Health & wealth to you 😇🤜🤛

[@RileyKerwin]

When I bought my 2015 z1000 I just did a few heat cycles before I even rode it then a relatively hard brake in. No redline. Shes running like a champ👌I ve also heard its better to break in the engine and do the first oil change with regular oil vs synthetic.

[@JaretCampisi]

Sounds like a pretty solid way to do it for sure. Thanks for the tips!

[@markmorrone131]

Jaret, I broke in my 2016 XDiavel S similar to you except Dyno. Dyno break-in is a new concept to me. I ride soft for the first 50 (safety concerns), then ride increasingly harder until 600. Usually I take the bike out near the Shenandoah mountains to find hills. After 600 its "hold no bars", I ride as I would in DC metropolitan traffic. You have to or you will end up wearing a SUV as a hat; these drivers are aggressive. I ride to survive!!! Already survived one accident that destroyed my Suzuki M109R.

[@JaretCampisi]

haha sounds like we've got a similar approach :) And yeah man be safe out there...some crazy ass drivers.

[@SBFlashlightGuy]

You should ride the highway 150 towards Ojai. Fun ride.

[@JaretCampisi]

Yes I've heard that one is amazing and I will definitely ride that one soon thanks!

[@bill_4359]

Rode 150 on December 22 on my Triumph. Today the 23rd I rode 150 on my H-D Dyna. ( my birthday ).

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Ride the piss out of it and do lots of wheelies! Let it know who’s boss!! 😈🤣👌🏻

[@JaretCampisi]

hahaha sounds about right :)

[@jace2942]

Hey I was just watching your video about why you didn't get a 1000

[@Gwambua]

Awesome bike and great technique...shout out from Kenya

[@michaeljkasnter]

Never listen to Music on a Motorcycle, i cant tell you how many times i could hear a problem with the bike,then was able to fix it before a serious issue happened. That L twin has a wonderful symphony of sounds!!!

[@thomasquinn4700]

Back in the day they said to vary the speed on break in so that you wouldn't polish the cylinder bores. Differing speed and load with occasional bursts of power seat the piston rings more effectively. Your Ducati sounds fantastic!

[@JaretCampisi]

ahhh that makes sense thanks man! And yeah I wish the sound would come through more on the mic but I think it will once we add the new exhaust :)

[@bill_4359]

California Highway 154 up to Cold Springs Tavern for breakfast! Old stage coach stop before California had it's gold rush. Then you can view the bridge from underneath single span arch! Someday soon when you and Christina are riding your own bikes I'll buy you breakfast. Ride safe, take care.

[@JaretCampisi]

Yes I love Cold Springs Tavern! We will ride their often when she gets her bike. Love the beers, food and live music :)

[@redmaurice73]

Merry Christmas and happy new year for you and your family salute you to ITALY. Always take care.

[@JaretCampisi]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!

[@alessandromele9089]

Bella compà

[@Agarciaz125]

Best way to get home!! to a Jaret Campisi video !! Keep up the good work Jaret

[@JaretCampisi]

haha hell yeah love to hear that! Lots more coming so stay tuned :)

[@allans7281]

Just bought a 2020 Honda 250 rally I love it breaking it in it’s like feeding your baby a bottle great video thanks for sharing

[@opium84]

I do 5000rpm for the first 500Km and 1000rpm more by 100km. The good think about this is to break the tires, the brake and do not push to hard for the first km

[@bradenbarnes7800]

I wish I never knew about this "break in" freaking about everything now aha

[@skywizard3148]

Great information, thanks dude. Best to you and your family, peace

[@Simey2wheels]

Modern bikes have amazing machining tolerances, really all you want to do is get a good ring and cylinder seal. This won't happen if you baby the bike too much. Don't let it labour in high gears but take it easy first few hundred miles. First oil change, then ride it normal. Race bikes often get run in on the dyno... I prefer a little road riding first though, gives you a chance to get used to it a little before the track!

[@JaretCampisi]

haha yes sir. Sounds like we are on the same page :)

[@303MoTo]

I subscribe to the school of "once the engine is up to temp, ride it like you want to". Vary the RPMs on a twisty road, lots of engine braking and go gentle on the brakes. Once it's got 1500-2k miles on it then just do whatchalike.

[@JaretCampisi]

Yeah that sounds like a medium style break in which is basically what I do as well.

[@alexdunton9856]

Amazing bike

[@JaretCampisi]

thanks man its a blast to ride!

[@hanginwithsing1118]

I’m so jelly of you rn. Cali looks amazing while I’m stuck in crappy weather PA. Bike is hibernating til spring :(

[@roguestudios2189]

Didn't know u had to break in a bike u learn something new everyday

[@JaretCampisi]

haha crazy huh

[@roguestudios2189]

@@JaretCampisi ya still learning

[@OARotifa]

Thanks to this... I suggested it and u listened... way to Jaret.... many thanks man. Nigeria says wsup.

[@JaretCampisi]

yes you did! It was a great video idea. Let me know if you've got other things you'd like to know :)

[@michaeljkasnter]

I would never get any work done if i had that road to ride !! You guys made the right choice !!! But the work weekTraffic!!!!!

[@JaretCampisi]

haha yeah I've been up there riding three days in a row now...never much traffic at all its amazing

[@austina4189]

My God california is so much more beautiful than the east coast. I need to go there someday soon

[@JaretCampisi]

haha yeah man it really is gorgeous...you can ride for an hour and see ocean, mountains, back roads, winery's its insane.

[@adamstratford6740]

It’s the Campisi way or nothing!!! And yeah wow 😮 what a road 😍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

"How to break in a new motorcycle" "Let me know in the comments below what you prefer to do."

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

Would love to see an extended piece of paradise road. Perhaps an entire ride. Beautiful!

[@ashudhar]

Great videos. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@JaretCampisi]

thanks much love from the US!

[@NooDLES411911]

Your first statement on the bike, first time oil and everything going through the bike? I dunno if it's the same for every bike, but at the BMW factory every engine gets the snot cranked out of it to make sure it works properly.

[@wonderchild53]

That's a really nice route to ride...!!!! Scenic...!!!

[@andrewdelsocorro1819]

i bought a honda crf 150L a week ago .can you give me proper way how to break in it right? at the moment it run already at 180miles. .but it was not continously .sometimes only taking my wife to work on and off. going to beach with cousins. Is it a mistake I tried already this bike at more than 3/4 of the full throtle? 😅

[@michaeljkasnter]

I took the KTM-SuperDuke-R out this morning here in Miami !! i have 10,000 miles on the bike and i still 'am in disbelief about the amount of raw torque the bike has. I hope you do a SuperDuked Build soon. We are all tired of seeing a Ducati !!! Have you seen the recalls on the V-4 ? ) 0-on the KTM except the Brembo brake issue

[@mikedavis6613]

Not true they also did a recall on the gas tank and if you have a 2014 like me then they upped the torque specs on the axle nut and chain adjustment bolt.

[@JaretCampisi]

I've heard the superduke is a great bike. I hope to be able to ride one in the future and will definitely share my opinion with you guys if I do.

[@pedropinlaccanteras]

Hi! Jaret, just dropping by to say Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and to your family. Ride safe always and more power to your show. God bless you always.

[@mysmileforyou]

Intresting, i mostly do 4000rpm for the first 800km and 7000 to 1500km, but thats on a 650cc

[@jcastillo9596]

Great.... now I want to move out there too I am stuck in cold New York weather right now

[@allans7281]

Happy safe riding brother

[@SpyvsSpy-yl9ip]

Show us the new garage, baby! and Import Dado

[@JaretCampisi]

haha I do have a two car garage BUT that is not where we will be doing the builds. You'll see the shop in the next video so stay tuned!

[@mtmatt8958]

I have a yamaha mt03. It has 36 miles on it. Should I avoid taking it past 7k when shifting? I'm staying under 60 mph. For 2-300 miles

[@michaelpepper8690]

What road is this on?

[@janklan2740]

Great vid. Around 10:30 you say you personally believe after a couple hundred miles the engine is broken in. One question: is this a bunch of opinions and personal beliefs, or is this something backed by some science/research? How much or little distance/revs/speed/temp is too much or out-of-bounds? If one rides 30 in 50 zone because one thinks "it's enough", that's fair enough, but the real limit is 20 miles above that self-imposed limit. So how do you find the limit? I assume the answer to that is "by breaking things"?

[@JayDKB]

Good info is that a good strategy for cars?

[@JaretCampisi]

I actually have no idea about car break ins...

[@chrisredfield3240]

I don't think it matters so much with cars. Look how big the engine is vs the power it makes. Maybe a 2.0 turbo car making 400hp. You will probably fined things like turbo's gearboxes and throwing a rod etc will go before anything to do with the run in makes a difference. I find with a brand new car the engine just does not go that well anyway so it almost just protects itself

[@Dempps]

Would you recommend this bike for someone that has limited experience riding? I had a Harley 1200 sportster with a stage 3 screamin' eagle kit on it but only put about 5k miles on it. I'm starting to fall in love with this bike though! Do you (or anyone in general) think it'd be an easy transition? Thanks for the feedback!

[@JaretCampisi]

Yes I think you would be totally fine to transition from a 1200 sportster to this bike. I've ridden the sportster 1200 48 and I personally think the xdiavel is easier to ride even though its faster.

[@cseets]

There's an urban ride mode which reduces the power, softens the throttle response and puts more abs and traction control until you get comfortable, it's a handy ride mode for the rain but would also help with the transition if you're concerned about the power

[@leandenlavigne522]

First love the videos ❤️❤️, secondly all bikes are tested before they leave the factory, they do so to make sure that the engines run properly and after that they reset the odometer to zero.

[@JaretCampisi]

Yeah did think they tested the motors but just not with oil right? They just use compressed air?

[@diamondheat9]

@@JaretCampisi that isn't testing the motor. That sounds like a compression test and that doesn't check that the motor can run on its own like electrical, ignition, fueling, timing

[@adamgaming6688]

Wow look nice very impressive and beautiful bike I always see and see again to your channel to see your big boy bike thanks you for your bideo and good luck and good bless you

[@sandeepsam1411]

I do perfer soft breakin . Coz when i first rode a brand new motor it got extremely hot even without rev much higher then 5k rpm

[@davidravo6247]

How much does it cost for a Dyno break in. I assume several visits needed

[@oldmanmyass4286]

Jaret C. Could you please answer me about how tall you can to ride a Ducati 996. I need to know

[@1DS9]

H Gotta be 7 ft

[@GeorgeSandulescu.]

Jaret,brother,send me some sun...my örnaments"are frozen :P

[@JaretCampisi]

lol damn I'm sorry to hear that...hopefully some sunny cali rides will help warm ya up :)

[@gypo_gault]

Take the 74 to Lake Elsinore awesome ride

[@meherabv]

Very important information good thought and good video

[@ientwistle1]

Do what the book says for running it in , after all they made the bike and know whats best for it

[@JohnnyXoz]

Ride it like a pussy vs ride it like a badass, let me guess which one you prefer! 🤣

[@paska777]

i do what manufactures recommends

[@JaretCampisi]

Can never go wrong with that for sure

[@neorabado8990]

CoffeeMan yes, do what the manufacturer does. They want you to buy a brand new bike lol

[@johnkamola9563]

Very nice Jaret. What kind of camera do you use?

[@JaretCampisi]

I actually still use a gopro hero 4 because you can use the sena wireless bluetooth backpack and then connect it to your sena and record your audio wireless with the sena mic

[@josh786manchester]

Soft breaking is mandatory. Always go with manufacturer guidelines as it states in the manual. Manufacturers spend millions on research and tests. Hardbreaking will break your bike if your very unlucky and anyone looking to buy your bike in future may avoid your bike if they know you rode it like you stole it😄

[@gixxxer1000]

It is very easy. If all manufactures in the world in (Germany, England, Italy, Japan), all say the same in their manuals, then there is truth in them. For the manufacturing tolerance debate, remember that engine performance (stress) also has been drastically increased.

[@ashayingole267]

Tutorial ride

[@JaretCampisi]

what do you mean?

If there was a real reason not to ride bikes hard from the beginning manufacturers would make some restrictions as bmw does.

[@JaretCampisi]

yeah I agree

[@AmenCornerRider]

Great Vid Jaret 💪🏼Let me know if you ever ride up to Pismo. My channel is small, but fun.

[@JaretCampisi]

Oh nice man I love pismo!

[@AmenCornerRider]

Haha, actually, I’m a lady vlogger. My husband and I do dual vlogs. I think your fans would enjoy dual vlogs with you and Christina 👍🏼

[@broderp]

Not a Ducati fan, but that's a shart looking ride.

[@a.william9531]

Niceeee

[@majormassenspektrometer]

It's written in every manual when you buy a motorcycle and if you have a good dealer, he will tell you.

[@jeremycubs8331]

Hmm my Honda dealer never said about breaking-in how to, just gave me the keys and documents and off I went lol.

[@Steve-vm1fi]

hard break in on every new bike I've had

[@isuniro5304]

wow i can't believe it

[@tph122951]

You haven't mentioned it so maybe you are not aware of all the options on the TFT dash display. You are driving around in Core, You will get a much more informative display in FULL. There is also an URBAN and RACE display to choose from. BTW you have to be stopped to enter that menu.

[@JaretCampisi]

oh interested thanks I haven't played around with the dash much yet so I will go check that out now thanks!

[@benfranklin4111]

No dyno in india my friend☺

[@faint442008]

I'm curious as to what Dado's reaction is to the bike

[@waynekerr1519]

U failed to show 2 extremely important steps in breaking in any new engine. 1 : retarding the flux capacitor for the break in. 2 : topping up and keeping the indicator fluid topped up throughout the whole break in.

[@2WheelPursuit]

Also make sure to lube the tires

[@waynekerr1519]

@@2WheelPursuit, and front and rear discs

[@rasharddauvergne342]

Have you ever seen how the engines are tested?

[@fernandizo]

Just ride it normal and change your oil at 600 and every 2k from there on. You should never bog your engine or bounce it off the rev limiter in the first 1k miles. You can still have fun and not blow up your engine.

[@rizos886]

every motorcycle i’ve “broken in” i always was on half to 3/4 throttle. and not a single one of them burns oil or has any problem at all. That myth about the revs is bs. (i’m talking about 1-cylinders).

[@aruncruze8799]

Ride in indian traffic best break in you can ever get

[@mjonji1281]

I ride the piss out of it the first 100 kilo's just to clear that excess metal in the motor and gearbox, then do an early oil change. Dont want the metal shrapnels damaging internals. Then i vary the rpm after that

[@JaretCampisi]

That's an interesting approach. Sounds like it would be effective as well.

[@dutchmoto750]

Mmm normal people are running with oil filters to keep the excess metal away

[@gixxxer1000]

You are already damaging the internals due to high stress, because all parts are still 'rough' and are not smooth and seated.

[@JohnCarter-eg4ws]

My daughter has the same bars on her Tricycle...

[@Bharatsuperpower2047]

Soft breaking, always. It's much safer for bike and the rider.

[@richardp8347]

So no DLC either till 1500 miles sucks , just put a lot of miles on her , I got 22k miles on my Xdiavel 🤓 how u like pin code start up feature ? XDiavel it’s hands down best bike I ever owned and most bad ass too , beats even panigale and u can take passenger just use back rest 🤓

[@ZakTheGhost]

I heard the best way to break in a bike is ride it how you normally would ride.

[@JaretCampisi]

I would agree with that BUT I'd say still let it warm up properly before ripping on it and keep it away from redline until after the break in.

[@jeremycubs8331]

Hi I'm just around 30 miles on the clock, I've done 70mph about 5.5k rpm only very briefly though, is this a bad idea? Thanks

[@majormassenspektrometer]

Don't worry too much. As long as you don't exceed the RPMs for a prolonged time that are stated in the manual you shouldn't have a problem. And even then, I don't think it will make a huge difference. Just make sure you are not loading your engine too heavily while staying below a specific RPM where your engine begins to stutter. Anything else is fine.

[@jeremycubs8331]

@@majormassenspektrometer Hi appreciate the inputs, don't have time to read the manual lol, and no far from stuttering the engine I would never do that yet, it's my first new bike CB 500f. Thanks again 👍😊

[@majormassenspektrometer]

@@jeremycubs8331 Nice choice! Honda the best! Had an NTV 650 and Seven Fifty. Awesome bikes! Never had a problem. Contemplating about getting a CBF 600. ^^

[@seahunter75]

Ride it like you stole it!!

[@zero_stars]

idk about Ducati but every bike brand redlines the shit out of your brand new bike on the dyno b4 its shipped. little fun fact for ya

[@keithitri6911]

Hard break in ALWAYS

[@BSBBandFitness]

I just rode my bike.

[@vincentyap3188]

factory soft break in is to follow the gov law, they don't want you to ride fast with a new motorcycle which you not familiar with, you might get accident, all soft break in written by gov and insurance company, this dude forgot, when the factory make the new bike they need to give hard throttle in order to test the top speed and all the parts, without these info the factory cannot sell you the bike

[@mannycaballero4370]

Can I take a new bike on a 1400 miles road trip?

[@jamescuartero]

Hey Jaret do you know if you would actually operate one of them Electric motorcycles like the one that is called zero Sr I hear it's pretty quick offline and outran the fastest bike on the face of this Earth and I don't mean that carbon fiber Ducati panigale s that you built I'm talking about the Kawasaki H2 outrun that motorcycle off the line

[@JaretCampisi]

Yeah I've heard they are pretty fast...they don't really do much for me if I'm honest. The looks and the lack of a motor sound and feel kind of ruin it for me.

[@jamescuartero]

You wouldn't say that if you were driving it believe it or not this bike the zero Sr went up against the fastest bike on the face of this planet and I don't mean the bike you build the Ducati panigale s it went up against the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and the H2 could not keep up with it off the line

[@albertosbrolla8424]

👍

[@mattharte7334]

Just ride it like Marc Marquez 😁👍

[@JaretCampisi]

oh definitely haha

[@john.pado2336]

Break-ins are a scam unless you've never ridden or never ridden THAT bike. Motors do NOT need to be "broke" in. Brakes need to be "broke in" in 5 min. Ducati break-ins are a nice $ maker for the dealer because service makes a few HUNDRED dollars and then has to UNLOCK your software to full potential i.e check your RPM range. Its bullshit. Thanks Ducati. Pricks.

[@diamondheat9]

What are you talking about? Did you really say turning your bike on is the first time the engine ever ran and spark plugs getting fired up? Please tell me you are not serious. No motor vehicle manufacturer sends out a new vehicle without testing the motor.

[@kyleantiporta4759]

😍🤘

[@blueanddbluehandkerchiefs9807]

Bro, I just heard you say you give bikes out. Have you given one to an African because any of us would be more than honored, my twin brother and I own ninja 250s 2012 models. We’re in Ghana and very enthusiastic about bikes so help us with some lovely sports bikes 450 is the highest we’ve driven. I hope you see this and contact me please

[@reecewarner8306]

The dash bored is horrible on that bike still a decent bike tho mines quicker lol

[@JaretCampisi]

Oh really? I love the dash...not many cruisers with a full TFT dash with rider modes, traction control, abs etc. What do you ride?

[@reecewarner8306]

It looks small but shes big bike lol i ride Z900

[@lesjones7617]

hehe interesting.