How to Run In Your New Car/Bike Properly | ThisConnect S02E01 |

[@shivraj_sahu]

That "my dad has no idea why the car runs smoother after I take it out for a drive" hits the bullseye for me.. 😂

[@motorinc]

Hehehe

[@visheshphadke]

the start of the video is hilarious.. Kartik says "Kya hogaya?" and Shumi answers "I was just waiting for you to finish". In a funny way, Shumi lets his critics know that their feedback has been taken 😄

[@motorinc]

:-) And, hello VP!

[@FindEdge]

Those who read read comments know exactly what happened here😅

[@adeadgirl13]

Kartik missed a great opportunity to say, "That's what she said"!

[@Shemal.JustAnotherShrink]

That was hilarious 😂

[@Mr12Rishabh]

I read this comment exactly when the video started and timing was impeccable

[@arthkoshta7800]

I would love a This connect episode of when you inevitably fall/crash on your bike. -What do you do when you crash? -When somebody has rear ended you? -How to go about dealing with the other party when it's your/their fault? -What is all the paperwork you should ask/give? etc.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the suggestions Arth!

[@tanmaytalekar25]

​@@motorinc yes please do this, recently a friend had crashed in pune, a few villagers came and started demanding 35k for treatments etc, went to hospital and got treatment for both people under 8k. Please do a detailed video on what to do after a crash.

[@vardaankaushal8560]

Suggestion - Guys please cover the customer's right to repair factor while reviewing the vehicles. Some companies don't provide OEM parts to customer.

[@motorinc]

Hey Vardaan! That’s a great suggestion.

[@vardanrathi7777]

*ahem* *ahem* Honda *ahem* *ahem* 😂.....By the way, Nice Name 😂

[@BharatJusta]

Yea, faced that with Honda and Royal Enfield. Although RE issue could be limited to my dealer but Honda is always a pain.

[@hackrides2170]

Yessss!!! As someone who enjoys wrenching on the bike pretty much as close to riding it is possible, I +1 this suggestion

[@vardaankaushal8560]

@@vardanrathi7777 We all know that lol. You also got pretty good name. 🙆

[@bsenroy]

When i got my Interceptor, (recommended running in for 500 kms, not exceeding 4k rpm), i was advised by many people to space the running in over a week. But these were all old bulleteers, used to the cast iron, and the aluminum lean burn engines in the classics and Machismos. The 650 unit has been well reviewed and i was buying it 5 years after launch, by when, niggles, if there were any, would have been ironed out. So the morning after taking delivery, i had a leisurely ride to Agra and back (i am in Delhi), and the following day i was at the service centre for the first service, with 530 kms on the odo. so a thought for RE owners particularly... the newer machines are a world apart from the ones your dad used to ride; or if you are an old traveller like me, from the ones you used to ride in your youth. Evolve.

[@shadow_realm47]

Uncles think they know more than you do by default :P Engines are kind of ran in these days.

[@motorinc]

Excellent BR! Great to read that!

[@motorinc]

Sounds awesome Michael! Congratulations and we hope you have a superb ride!

[@thebaconbaba]

What kartik described for his friend is the ryan f9 method. Ride ‘normally’ but have bursts to the red line to ensure the fluids reach all the extremities occasionally. Also i run through all the gears at the recommended rpm. I did this on my ktm 390adv - the advantage there is 6k rpm (run in limit as per the manual) gets the bike to 120 kmph! So run in didn’t really feel restricted at all :)

[@motorinc]

On the other hand, Shumi's a lot more relaxed about this. There's _no way_ to really damage an engine even if you exceed the rpm limit here and there.

[@thebaconbaba]

@@motorinc ya that makes sense

[@VRdoingeverything]

I mean RyanF9 is a kid; I had done this to all my motorcycles since antiquity. An engine is built to run through the rev range, and ideally deliver peak power at a certain RPM; and every engine needs to be pushed to those levels during the break in period

[@thebaconbaba]

@@VRdoingeverything yep. However all sales guys say otherwise - “keep it under 80” is the general advice given when buying any new motorcycle.”

[@AnandA2155]

Suggestions for podcast 1. What to do in case of a crash? 2. Your worst experiences on automotive- crashes, bad service, stolen items or any other horror stories. 3. How to modify bikes or cars 4. Talking about the journeys of various companies in India 5. How to go off road 6. Newest market trends 7. Electrification of motorcycles- challenges and merits 8. Riding gear 9. A rant on the licensing Norms in India- should we also need a1 and a2 licenses 10. Your lives as automotive journalists- challenges and milestones 11. Marketing strategies of companies 12. Financing a new motorcycle- loans, reasonable interest rates and other things to keep in mind 13. Types of insurances and what to choose etc. I think Shumi should redo all the PD simplified concepts in a podcasts manner, in conversation with Karthik

[@motorinc]

Thanks Anand! We’ll stop brainstorming. Hehe

[@AnandA2155]

@@motorinc😂❤

[@akshay-kumar-007]

Anand bhai being too enthu!

[@aniketvaidya628]

Honest confession, Apart from gaining good insight on auto world,off late I am tuning in to this channel to have good night 😴. Earlier I used to take doc prescribed meds for sleep due to insomnia. Been 2 weeks no meds😊. My fav videos are Sonet, elevate and husky Varna. Amazing conversation and superb white noise 😴😴. From an auto knowledge perspective you folks are the best. Hope to hear more from you folks. 😊

[@motorinc]

Hey Aniket, super happy to hear from you. That’s a tough one and glad we could be there with you. All the best! And much love.

[@ishitsompura]

Great that you figured out the specific videos. Please like this comment so I can come back at night when I need these haha

[@shreevari]

This isn't a joke, i play motor inc videos and my gf sleeps like a baby

[@aniketvaidya628]

​​@@ishitsompura mostly all videos. However I highly recommend sonet, elevate and Husqvarna. Reason being these guys actually converse in a very calm way and no edm playing in background.

[@ishitsompura]

@@shreevari don't we all? :)

[@riviol87]

I just encourage my wife to drive more often so that the "throat is clear" and the engine goes through it's entire rev range. I'm a hypermiler whether city or highway, engine always between 1800-2000rpm (car) and 3.5k-4.5k rpm (162cc motorcycle). I don't drive; I operate a machine whose sole purpose happens to be to extract the maximum efficiency from all components whether mechanical or electrical. In simple parlance, I have OCD. 7 years later and I'm still on the first set of brake pads.

[@malharbhambure6580]

The smell of new pulsar which Kartik mentioned brings back all the memories and the constant fear I had for first 1000 odd kms when I had got my 150. So damn accurate 🤣🤣

[@motorinc]

😆😆

[@ArunSapaare]

"This" is the perfect way to "Connect" to the community by addressing some of the issues we face as a bike/car community. I'm happy for the second season & looking forward to discuss many more exciting topics here! Also, since the next episode is going to be Japanese, let's discuss who there were dominating every motorsport before & now that the Europeans have taken away their domination, they don't seem to know what/how they dominated in the past. Also, Suzuki has pulled out of MotoGP & Honda - Yamaha are struggling to recapture their past glory while the Ducati's & the Aprilia's are dominating the MotoGP.

[@motorinc]

Hey Arun! You seem to have an inside line here at MotorInc! 😁

[@ArunSapaare]

@@motorinc 😀🙏🏼✨

[@rishithotchandani7376]

Damn brother. You all have solved all my issues with This connect episodes. The fact that kartik stopped shumi from teasing us about the topic and start giving the information was commendable. Kartik and Shumi are really a great fit for each other and I am glad that they started this channel for all of us enthusiasts. Thank you.

[@motorinc]

Heya again RT! Thanks for making our day!

[@johndirects]

Exactly... I mean about the fit.

[@Mr12Rishabh]

I have RR310 and till first service(after 800-1000km) the bike is locked in low power mode with RPM limit. So I didn't have to worry about "break-in period". I love this approach where manufacturer takes away any anxiety and worry about the new engine

[@motorinc]

Ahh! Interesting!

[@maanooj]

Near my home there is a big bike stock yard....and in the way there is a road side tea stall which I often visit.....and i noticed from stock yard to show rooms they disconnect tachometer wire and drive it crazy speeds with weird sounds coming from it (i am assuming not using proper gear for that speed). Sometimes those showroom guys stop at tea stall that is where i observed disconnected tachometer

[@motorinc]

Ouch! Great point M!

[@arpitrohilla285]

The podcast comes exactly 10 days after I complete my first service on my 400X 😂 not complaining, I love that you guys are back, just laughing about it

[@motorinc]

Congratulations on the new garage friend Arpit!

[@arpitrohilla285]

Cheers!

[@Palashvadnere]

Haha same for me 10days back had first service on my new Seltos... 700 kms yet though

[@ANIK5261]

About to service my scrambler 400x 😂😂😂😂

[@arunanshughosh6620]

I haven't found any other automotive content on the internet that creates such a connection with the audience like you guys do. Its like getting the answer of every little question that I had on my mind related to these things.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @arunanshughosh6620!

[@vigneshpandian3829]

This video is the complete handbook for newcar owners who are in breakin period all our questions are answered Top class content!!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @vigneshpandian3829!

[@mayankbatra5369]

Just woke up Opened YT Sees MotorInc Video Dropping Makes my day Edit: The new background is really great

[@motorinc]

Morning Mayank!

[@deepakmandhare1463]

FINALLY! People need to know this. I need to know more about this. And it does deserve one of the longest episodes. Thank you team.

[@motorinc]

Glad we can help! Thanks Deepak!

[@ananthus2436]

I just brought a Suzuki Vstorm 250 yesterday by my blind faith in Shumi's review.. now today you guys dropped in this video of how to break in your motorcycle.. 😭 I m so happy feels like you guys are a connected part of my motorcycle life...

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Anant! We are glad to be a part of this journey with you.

[@SudheendraKaranam]

Thanks, just encouraging ThisConnect

[@motorinc]

Heya Sudhi! Thanks so much!

[@SudheendraKaranam]

You are welcome, now a days you don’t see me much here in KZbin as I have been consuming content with Amazon during my commute to office…. Great to be here so that I can comment and appreciate

[@ShubhenduLalit]

This episode's notification popping up gave me the same feeling as my dad unexpectedly bringing home the latest issue of Overdrive when I was a kid… You just have to put everything aside and go all in! So glad to have ThisConnect back, I was the one who was waiting for this exact episode for more than a year! If KZbin videos would wear out the same way that old VHS tapes did by repeated playing, I would have significantly contributed to the first season's wear Cheers for S02 and excited for the new episodes!

[@motorinc]

Thats an awesome analogy! Loved hearing about it SL!

[@amritmishra8]

So apt @Shubhendu!

[@kshitijpandey6514]

Let's gooooooooooooooo Been waiting for ages I had watched season 1 on repeat atleast 4 times Its awesome to hear you guys out and try and implement the tips which you share into our experience with our vehicles Thanks for help young riders who discover you so early Always pleasure to see you on Sundays

[@motorinc]

Thanks for making our Sunday a bit brighter Kshitij! Thanks!

[@NilChakroborty]

You gotta love these guys. No other podcast or KZbin sessions are as engaging as theirs ❤❤❤ When you see the notification coming in from Motorinc on a Sunday you know your weekend's going to end in the best possible note 😁

[@motorinc]

Wow, thank you NC! ❤️

[@ChethanSrinivas]

First vehicle, honda unicorn 2012, i ran in like a noob, ofc advice from senoirs, constant 40-50kmph, but it was very smooth for that time, loss of performance around 2018, then covid happened, it sat there for long time, now 2024 it has lost performance, loose piston ring i assume or timing chain issue, it does spit smoke out, still not convinced to buy new bikes, it handles too well even to current standards(planning to make it a rebuild project), im still searching for that balance of sporty and practical, (not expensive😅). My polo, i just ran in with smooth acceleration, engine brake,I believe learnt from a british driving instructor yt channel, he's quite knowledgeable, he taught how to properly use a clutch, i mean properly, without burning too much of it (Richard Flanders).

[@motorinc]

Thanks CS for sharing that with us! That Unicorn chassis is beautiful!

[@abhisheka2305]

Appreciate content like this, no BS just pure helpful info while being entertaining really helpful for newer riders

[@motorinc]

Hey Abhishek! Awesome!

[@rishithotchandani7376]

Shumi's imitation of the engine " hehe now you are screwed" was phenomenal. 8:19 is the timestamp I was laughing straight for two minutes. Remain this way everyone. ❤

[@motorinc]

Hello again! Hehehe

[@rishithotchandani7376]

@@motorinc sorry my comments for the day are over

[@sarathsekar]

@@rishithotchandani7376 Good one bro...

[@kshitijsingh27]

Every time I end up listening your podcast, somehow leaves me more connected to my vehicles not just cars or bikes but any vehicle I get my hands on next. This is exactly like fixing a minor issue on the vehicle and get the old feeling back!! ❤❤

[@motorinc]

Great to hear! Glad you're enjoying ThisConnect Kshitij!

[@ajinkyatripathi2248]

Question - Can you guys talk about the impact of Tyre sizes on vehicles? Lately there are a lot of vehicles (cars) offering different wheel sizes, across variants. Given that the chasis is the same, why not have the same tyres across resulting in similar performances and also leading to lesser complexity for the manufacturers to handle. Also, finally it's here! It's so good to see these two bantering! The "kya ho gya" in the beginning, and shumi's sly smile to it! Followed by the warranty bit of "hehe now you are screwed", loving it! Also, +1 on Karthik's process, if not anything it just helps me understand the pulse of my bike/car, where I know how it would react in any situation, and not left guessing.

[@motorinc]

Hey Ajinkya, Have you checked out the "Choose Carefully" film in the members section? Might be what you want. But, we'll make a not of this too! Thanks!

[@ajinkyatripathi2248]

​​@@motorinc hey I did check the video out, it helped to a certain extent although still left me a bit confused. Is there a "one solution fits most" kind of relation with Tyre sizes and Car types (sedan/hatchback/suv/coupe...)? Also, thank you for the quick response! I have never been the type to comment things out, but you guys make me feel connected! Thanks team!

[@maddy2798]

Thanks!

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much @maddy2798

[@prashantsharma9779]

As The Rock would’ve said, “Finally This Connect has come back to OUR SCREENS”!

[@motorinc]

And…. 🤨

[@prashantsharma9779]

And… I would like to see an episode on cold starts as well.. A guy I know was cleaning his RS 200 early morning and he took around ten minutes to clean it while his engine was idling.. I asked him why was he leaving it on idle for so long, he replied he’s cold starting it.. Edit: Agree with the character thing! I didn’t pay much attention to the break in period and now I get compliments from everyone about my exhaust note!!❤

[@harshsdedhia]

Damn you guys!!!! what good timing. I just got my Himalayan 450 delivered 2 days ago and I was asking the guy how much RPM should I maintain before the 1st servicing and to my surprise he said it doesn't matter. We have not got any specific info on the RMP and you can ride as you wish. I was a bit surprised initially as there are a lot of videos about new bike run in's and how to maintain RMP's. Finally you guys came at the right time. As always very informative and I can finally ride my new bike the way I want.

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Harsh! All the best! Wish you safe and awesome rides!

[@Timothy_Benjamin]

Guess what's here , THIS CONNECT. I sometimes listen to it on Spotify sometimes watch it on KZbin but I will see/hear it some way or the other

[@motorinc]

Morning TB! Good to know!

[@ashrayhebbar5885]

Got my MT 15 last week. The timing of this video couldn't have been any better

[@abhisheka2305]

can I ask you something 1. What are planning to do about the pillion seat? 2. I find the headlight is not bright enough, have you found it good enough or am I right about that?

[@ashrayhebbar5885]

@@abhisheka2305 I previously owned a BS4 Duke 125. So to be honest the pillion seat on this is even better than that, so I'm not concerned about it. For my purposes it does the job. The headlight is definitely not that bright. Initially when I got the bike, high beam was pointing to the sky and low beam felt very weak. Then I discovered that you can easily adjust the height of the headlight using a screwdriver. So I adjusted it and now it works much better, although it's not the brightest. I guess I'll have to live with it

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Ashray!

[@abhigyanchauhan9508]

Same I got my Vitpilien 250 last week.

[@bhaveshlodhirajput734]

Bought the TVS Jupiter 113. First vehicle bought. First two wheeler ridden. The run in process came naturally as i learnt balancing two wheels for the first 100 and the next 100 with a pillion in daily commute. Since there is no rpm meter, the eco and power light on the display came in really handy to know when i am pushing the engine.

[@gopal.kalpande]

Use of co-ordinates in the background is a brave move.

[@unwantedwolf8310]

What those means?

[@motorinc]

😄

[@johndirects]

Enjoyed this episode a lot. It could have been a 5 min conversation like you acknowledged but the way you did it was enjoyable and sticky for the right reason. Duration was no suffering. This time, there was great balance between the both of you and sparkling humour. Sorry, I'll keep pointing out about balance because both of you have such a wide variety of experiences and I want to hear you both. It also helps understand individual quirks and keeps the conversation real. Even if running in doesn't have great functional value, it is a necessary ritual simply for listening to, understanding and respecting your machine. It makes you aware of your vehicle and that's critical. It gives you a baseline for a healthy relationship with your vehicle and keeps you safe... safer.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for watching @johndirects!

[@neilpaul8478]

No auto driven cars will ever come to India thanks to our infrastructure and this is the only time I appreciate our planned cities 😂

[@motorinc]

😅

[@freshoutofthesoundfactory]

Hello! Please do an episode on how to maintain a vehical over the years especially what needs to be taken care of while servicing the vehicle. Things like what part needs to be changed after how many kms, how to identify issues while riding/driving and things that we need to keep in mind while riding/driving. If you guys have already done a video on this then please share the link. Thank you!

[@motorinc]

Did you see the manual? That list is usually at the end of it

[@TheTwinPost]

Underrated topic actually - plus the info available online is hilariously different from each other. Some say yeah rev the life out of your machine it doesn't matter and then on the other end we have people referring to the usual "keep it below 4k rpm". This video answers it all in a simple way 👍

[@motorinc]

Heya TTP! Good to see you here!

[@mohamednaflan4361]

I think this has been the best and the most impactful episode so far, glad you guys are back with the new season.

[@motorinc]

We're literally just getting started @mohamednaflan4361! There's more to come.

[@omkarbhosale4536]

you both just provide clarity, and so much discipline with fun and humour its just lovely.

[@motorinc]

Awesome. Glad we could be of help Omkar. And thanks for taking time to chat.

[@adityashivaappalla1384]

As someone looking to purchase a new toy, this is a masterclass! Thanks to both for so much enlightenment.

[@motorinc]

Happy to help! And all the best for your new toy Aditya!

[@ronyrulez29]

Thanks guys for bringing ThisConnect! back. As you both mentioned today's precision manufacturing just requires you to run the vehicle sanely till the first service, and I have followed the same for all of my last 3-4 vehicles cars and bikes included. And did not face any issues for the 40-50k kms driving and riding those

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @ronyrulez29!

[@kartikaysinghjagirdar1219]

watched the previous season in a span of 3-4 days... had been looking forward to the 2nd season... love you both... an aspiring future rider here... pls keep up the good and unique way of your journalism... you guys are legitly the best...

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the compliments KJ! Glad we can help.

[@sankalppatankar682]

44:30 i agree with u kartikeya, I was 6 years old, My father had brought a brand new Pulsar 150 dtsi home, and i distinctly remember the smell of the paint burning off the exaust......recently I was travelling and that smell came again, Nostalgia fsfs

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@prathameshacharya9739]

The day I got my new car, it was the first time it was going to be me who'd primarily drive the new vehicle and most of the time as well. So I was very anxious before taking the delivery of the car. ( 2017 Suzuki Ciaz Alpha ) I asked my car salesman/ relationship manager about the engine breaking in and the limitations I would or should be having while driving the car. And he said just drive it the way you would drive it every day. Shout out to Russel wherever you are rn. But honestly that's what I did and have never faced any issue with the car. The engine is just as responsive and peppy as it was the first day. So yeah these modern machines are really well made, they wouldn't usually break unless you're trying to break them, and if they're from a reputed manufacturer like most of them are these days, they still won't break. Remember guys " Just drive it the way you would drive it everyday".

[@motorinc]

Big up to Russel from us too! Good on him. And thanks for sharing it with us Prathamesh!

[@maverickscraziness8691]

I did the break in procedure as per the user manual in my R15 and in last 12 years never faced any challenge with the engine. On the contrary my friend who went all out with his bike, had a lot of work done to his engine. So I am in favor of following the procedure.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @maverickscraziness8691!

[@karun_vv7190]

43:41 my cousin did complain about the weird smell he used to get when he bought a new RE350. Now I know the answer.

[@motorinc]

😆

[@subhajitdas2000]

It is the exact thing that is happening to me now on my new Classic 350😂

[@dhara1002]

HELL YEAHHH! ThisConnect is BACCC!

[@motorinc]

We feel it too!😁❤️

[@gru_k]

Watching this video exactly a month into ownership of my Duke 250 after obsessively repeat-watching your review while i saved up for it. I think it comes to you naturally, to be "not an ass" for the first 200-ish kilometres and become more and more "yourself" gradually, as you get to know the bike better; and that's been the run-in ritual for me

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective @gru_k!

[@sukrutmodak7444]

Best start of the Sunday. Thanks Shumi and Kartik

[@motorinc]

🙏🏾

[@pushps.ams.]

Perfect timing ⌚, got RE Bullet 350 yesterday . Should I be worried as today I ran the machine steadily between 80-100kmph for 15-20 minutes. Felt connected and insync with machine & enjoyed every bit of the ride. Thanks for the video, your channel is an invaluable source of knowledge for new owners like me.🙏🏻

[@motorinc]

Hey PA! We’ve give you the full download. The bottom line is simple, Don’t be… 😁

[@pushps.ams.]

@@motorinc Got it🤗

[@AbhinavKrishna9991]

Hi Shumi and Karthik. I'm a big fan of you guys. Just to let you know that I bought my Himmy 452 after watching your video and have been very happy with the machine. During my break in I did a trip to Ayodhya from Patna, had my first service done there. Maintained 4k rpm for the first 500 km and the machine is just in an amazing state at 2,500 km(odo). I'll request Shumi to upload a video based on engine braking and downhill U-turns, since I'm a new rider. I completed my North Bengal trip to Kurseong and Darjeeling and fell down multiple times while doing the downhill steep U-turns on the village roads.

[@motorinc]

Hey Abhinav! Congratulations! Happy to hear that you put it to use right away. And, thanks for the recommendation. It’s a great idea.

[@Phoenixrider9241]

I have run in 4 bikes till now with number 5 coming next week. I basically just ride normally. If I ride usually at say 100%, during break-in I'd just ride it at 75-80%. And till now that seems to work just fine for me. I also get the first service done around 200km before the first service is scheduled. I agree here that while one shouldn't really redline the engine, but there's no reason to be overly scared during this period. Just enjoy your new bike. This was an awesome talk and I'm really excited for the next episode of ThisConnect, glad to have my favorite podcast back🙌🏻

[@motorinc]

Heya BS! Good to have your formula too. Thanks a ton!

[@SahilSharma-bt5vs]

Here’s my approach to run-ins, for both cars and bikes: Drive sedately for 8-10 kms to understand the machine’s limits. And then rev it to a point where it starts to grunt. Keep driving it that way for the rest of its life; trust me, it’ll last longer. No vehicle is designed to be driven sedately or red-lined continuously. My CBZ is 16 years old. I rode it like crazy yet within its limits from the 3rd or 4th day onward. No engine repairs so far. Changed clutch once after 10 years. One of my cars is 11 years old, clocked 100k+ kms. No engine issues so far. Passes the pollution test with flying colors. I still push it beyond 5k rpm and it’s happy to be revved. Another car is 6 years old. Mostly driven sedately by the driver. I take it out for a spin occasionally and introduce it to its true character. Another car I have is 1 year old. Driving it like crazy from day one, without redlining of course. It often surprises me with the quick acceleration and the way it pins me to the seat. I’m proud that I have raised all my vehicles well.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @SahilSharma-bt5vs!

[@kevinchristi]

I did the running process on my adv 390 by riding to a hill station with lots of hairpin bends and steep roads. I think it turned out to be pretty good.

[@motorinc]

Hey Kevin! Nice idea!

[@leakedzebra]

I cant wait for the bext episode! I totally stan for the conversation and digressions and tongue-in-cheek humor. Never stop, you guys ❤️

[@motorinc]

Thanks LZ! See you soon!

[@MakarandSalunkhe]

Hmm ..this is what I like about this channel.. quality of production is great..voice is crisp, clear, speakers speak clearly .. color theme is not on the face..speakers are less and very thoughtful and experienced..when speaking feel like speaking 2 passionate people talking about there passion..just awesome..that passion just brush off on you..😊 good going guys..

[@motorinc]

Much appreciated @MakarandSalunkhe! Thank you for joining us.

[@roydengomes8660]

I put my brand new RE Scram 411 to the test with a trip from Mumbai to Goa just a few days after purchase. Remarkably, it's now surpassed 20,000 kilometers and running flawlessly. This aligns with Shumi's belief that modern motorcycles boast well-tuned engines for reliable performance. While I wouldn't recommend pushing a new engine excessively, modern machines are surprisingly capable. Great to have ThisConnect back! 😊😊😊

[@motorinc]

Great to know that Royden!

[@suryateja2k11]

OMG!! Finally they're back!! So happy for the team❤❤

[@motorinc]

🥰

[@sraycxviii]

Glad to see the best motoring podcast back again! Missed you guys throughout the break as i went back and watched a few episodes twice but it's always a treat to have these two legends converse and have discussions on camera! Cheers and have a great season ahead :)) Much Love🫶🏻🙌🏻

[@motorinc]

Glad to be back with you all too! Thanks for waiting!

[@RajneeshSuvarna]

I'm happy to know that I started off with the same set of bikes as Shumi-the RD350 and KB125. When it comes to breaking in, I've always followed a ritual similar to what Kartikeyan described, for both my two-wheelers and four-wheelers. My bikes always felt better to ride than those of my friends who weren't as meticulous, but that was in another era. The same goes for my cars, including the 800, Alto 1.0L, and the 20-year-old Baleno sedan-I’d like to believe they performed better too. Nowadays, the only time I really drive other cars is when I want to try a different model, but I agree with the logic you’ve laid out. I suppose it was always true; it just has a much lesser impact now. Need to remember the breaking in as much for the vehicle as it is for the driver/rider.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @RajneeshSuvarna

[@omcarrides]

This was great. Learned something new with fresh perspectives. I remember plastics smells when my 250adv used to heat up in first 10-15 days of purchasing. Back then i just made peace with the fact that this is how it will smell for rest if its life. I eventually forgot that it stopped smelling after a while, today while watching this episode I remembered it.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @omcarrides. 250 ADV, huh? Is it the V-Strom SX?

[@omcarrides]

@@motorinc No its KTM Shumi sir

[@omcarrides]

@@motorinc also we missed a point. Scooters!!!

[@vishnuvardhan-ew2wf]

All I can say season one made me ride my bike a lot better, and developed my thinking about my bike a lot better..... Looking fwd to more episodes man great work💯

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know VV! Means a lot!

[@Mahu-jw1gb]

Thank you so much folks for making this video. Helped me a lot to understand how to manage my new KTM Duke 250

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @Mahu-jw1gb

[@bme7491]

Given the amount of misinformation on this subject, this was a great rational and reasonable explanation! I drive my new car in S. California traffic. I figure after ~700km, right after the initial oil change, I can take the engine to redline once in awhile with no problem.

[@motorinc]

Glad to have helped @bme7491, thanks for joining us!

[@chinmaykalkeri]

Mannn.. i can listen to these two intellectuals all day long, so much of knowledge and wisdom!!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us Chinmay!

[@adarsh.sk_]

I've been watching this YT channel for a few weeks now, and I'm glad that I did. Also Shumi's jokes are the best.😂

[@motorinc]

Thanks Adarsh!

[@Tridebeshs]

About to get my first motorcycle (Duke 250 Gen 3 most likely). This will be tremendously helpful, shaving off the myths and handing out practical and recommended tips. Also the production quality is beyond words. Love the humor as well 😂

[@motorinc]

Thank you @Tridebeshs!

[@theredpulsar_]

Much thanks for the episode, and for busting multiple myths. Been using Pulsar since 2012, and I happen to have read similar articles on the internet back then about not babying the engine. I'd drive the Pulsar throughout the RPM range and in mostly in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears with occasional surge - as mentioned by Karthik 😊. My Pulsar still runs smoothly and never did keep me stranding. Although I had to suffer once because I got adulterated fuel from a Sector 1 pump in Salt Lake. I avoid that station. Also, I remember Shumi talking about high octane petrol helps cleaning up some deposits - and I fill high octane once or twice a year. Boy am I good student! 😊 For engine oil, I'd prefer anything from a reputable brand - mineral, semi or full. My preference is Shell. I must say I'm so delighted with 12 years old Pulsar, I'm planning to get another - you know which one 😊 Thanks again. Cheers!

[@motorinc]

Alright! So TRP - will that be red too?

[@theredpulsar_]

@@motorinc pulling my leg I see! Nope. 2012 was black. 2024 will be black, too.

[@karun_vv7190]

One thing I want to say, so when shumi talks, he looks at the camera and then, at the same time looks at Kartik. It's like I am the third person listening to their conversation and the conversation is so casual that I ( and the viewers ) become part of the group and it's really a good experience. Just wanted to let it out hahaha.

[@motorinc]

Happy to have you with us, always!

[@abhinashpattanaik5109]

FINALLY!!! The Return of The King lol. Always have loved this segment of the channel and i hope you guys continue this for years to come. I would love to see an episode based on the Indian Superbike culture and its growth, challenges as well as, you guys going all fangirl over your favorite superbikes, talking about your favorite moments and memories you've had over the years riding those beasts.

[@motorinc]

Hey Abhinash! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@adithya5390]

1. I ran in my CVT car by using cruise control. Set CC, drop speed and hit RES. Found it quite useful 2. Do EVs have a need for run in at all? The motors aren’t as complex, but are there any guidelines on regen etc ?

[@motorinc]

1. Good idea! 2. Just that the battery usually needs a few charge/discharge cycles to settle down, Adithya

[@indrjithbdeva817]

So for performance a hard run in and for life a soft run in, But somehow a mix of both seems to work for me. and the oil and filter replacement is an awesome idea, though a run in with synthetic oil is something I wouldn't do for quite a number of reasons.

[@RaghavendraKumarVS]

I was doing 110 on my pulsar 150 dts-i within the first 10kms of taking delivery. Bike had just 3kms on odo when I took delivery and it was the 1st dts-i pulsar delivery in the city. Strangely, till the 1st service it returned 70kmpl tank to tank on long highway runs from of 360kms to and fro. Mileage dropped to 58 after first service and it came down to 50 in city and 56 on highway after using it for 11 tears and some 98000kms. Just a regular service once in a year with motul synthetic oil and may be break pads and tyres when required.

[@motorinc]

Wow! That’s interesting. And a long and healthy innings too!

[@vivekpai41]

Was missing these kinds of episodes! The season has officially begun... ❤

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@ishitsompura]

This was much needed! Glad to have you guys back at it :)

[@motorinc]

Good to hear that IS!

[@sairammiriyala]

Opened the video and just liked it straight away..!

[@motorinc]

Look forward to hearing from you once you are done watching! 😃

[@MrSordan]

And it begins!! ❤ Feels weird to watch this as "just" a viewer. All the best guys!! Can't wait for the future episodes!!

[@motorinc]

“Just” a viewer? Didn’t get that!

[@MrSordan]

@@motorinc Oh I thought my name would be visible, but it’s just the handle that’s visible I guess. My name is Sundaresh Sankrith 😉

[@motorinc]

Ah yes, YT does some weird stuff where it shows usernames in some places and the name in others.

[@mJustLucky]

Thank u @Motorinc for this video. If you check your short about shotgun 650, we left a whole conversation there. I just got my shotgun 650 yesterday and this video is just in time for me

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Parth! Have an awesome run in!

[@mJustLucky]

@@motorinc Thanks. Another thing that I want to say that was not covered in the shotgun or super meteor episode is my dealer informed me and activated some new features that are bundled with these bikes. These 2 bikes get connected features that are activated post vehicle purchase. Either the dash or the tripper now comes with gps module and we can track it. Fuel refills, trips, when was bike ignition started and turned off and how much km I drove in that trip. Avg speed, these are all available at touch of fingers. These make the ownership experience premium and nice. For example, I can check where my bike is at, how much fuel it has left , what’s the battery health and is it running or is it off. Loads of stats.

[@motorinc]

Excellent! Thanks for letting us know!

[@karanveersinghdulku]

About the smell, i ride a RE hunter , and yes its got a distinct smell to it when it gets hot. The odo reads about 2k now and this smell is only there when the bike is hot

[@PhilipBallGarry]

My Classic 350 smelled rather hot for the first 1500 miles. Not so much now. Unless I've been sustaining top speed with the throttle to the stop. It doesn't care about that though. At 72mph in top, there's loads to go before the rev limiter

[@motorinc]

It'll fade, Karan. No stress.

[@simarora4]

So much information presented so nicely. Loved it. ❤ On another note I watched a video yesterday from powerdrift of Honda 200X. I am so grateful Schumi started motorinc and also grew a beard😁

[@prince1995moh]

41:44 if we manuals say second service on 6000 to 6500 km or 180 days. After doing first service at 350 instead of 750 or 60 days as like u said. When to do the second service ???

[@motorinc]

The service intervals do not change, Prince. You're not doing the first service early. What we are suggesting is you make an oil change early _AND_ still do first service as usual.

[@pag0l]

you guys are almost therapeutic for my head -- never imagined that i would like to hear people talk so much.

[@motorinc]

😁 Thanks for letting us know!

[@vclimbekar]

Good to see you back! One other thing which I noticed is the chassis tick tick tick sound when you park…😊 That tick sounds seems to come down when the vehicle gets older… is this a myth or my mind playing games - not sure 😅 Second thing is the suspension in bikes.. people seem to run in even the springs.. keen to hear ur thoughts…

[@motorinc]

1. It's just hot metal cooling off. We love listening to it tick! 2. There's not much to do honestly, except load the springs progressively which will happen if you drive and ride normally anyway @vclimbekar

[@swaggychicken.]

We will be taking the delivery of a hiilux in 7 days and I have watched and made notes (better notes than I did in school) from season 1 episode where you guys talked about buying a new car and this episode. Really excited and thank you for the insight

[@motorinc]

Congratulations on the Hilux @swaggychicken. Thanks for sharing! Let us know how the delivery experience goes.

[@swaggychicken.]

@@motorinc sure i will :)

[@swaggychicken.]

@@motorinc to the person at motorinc who asked me this question sorry for the delay. purposely put off writing this because wanted to get out the excitement phase and actually give an honest review. The delivery experience was jam packed because of first day of Navratri and they also lied about installing the fender cladding and after many stern stern warning to apply NO polish they still applied it on the bed which absolutely caked the salts and mud into the plastic compound( had to spend 2 hours of hard scrubbing by hand using a scoth Brite and dish soap still some water salts are left) But I took your advice and calmed down myself and my dad who was rightfully upset and instead of shouting and crying we just let them know we were unsatisfied with their service. Otherwise love the car. Don't know why people keep saying the rear seats suck. I am six foot and with the driving seat set to my height I have plenty of room and these are one of the most comfortable cars seats I have sat on Even though it is quite upright and honestly the leafs aren't that bad they don't hurt when going over potholes unloaded. The feel you get driving this is unmatched you can feel 200 horses even in eco mode but the car definitely makes it size known through the heavy steering (which is a GOOD thing). The stares you get driving this is also quite embarrassing ( not in a bad way I just don't like attention) This is a beast of a car and we are going to be taking a long trip later this week. If you would like I can also let you know how it feels on long distances. Thanks for reading

[@ta.bespoke]

Kudos to your interior set designer and the team... They've been constantly doing a good job! As an architect, it's super refreshing to see that the motorinc team is paying attention to the minute detail that's making these shows truly world class and in line to your beliefs that made in / for India should not be nothing short of international standards! ❤

[@motorinc]

We love that you value it! ❤️

[@ampassionstruck9138]

...the running in period of an I.C engine is the most crucial period of a vehicle, I own a honda Dio scooter 2013 model ( HET) , I took utmost care in the first 1000 kms of my scooter, kept the rpms as low as possible, never rode more then 20 kms continuously, always warmed up the scooter before use on the center stand for around 5 minutes, I rode only sole for the first 1000 kms, after the running in period I always changed the oil in time, always warmed up the engine before use , never revved it in cold condition.My scooter has clocked 88000 kms till now and still its going strong with no issues ever and there is no drop in the pickup and mileage.❤

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Just playing the devil's advocate: how do you know your dio wouldn't go _exactly_ the same if you hadn't been so cautious?

[@ampassionstruck9138]

@@motorinc ...cos of my passion for 2 wheelers .😊😊

[@giridharkoppikar]

Brilliant content❤ Icing on the cake was the conversational adjustment by Shumi where he balanced "Revv changes by Karthik Vs Oil changes by Shumi" Smartly executed ✅

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed the watch GK!

[@trustshankar]

Bought a new Himalayan in Coimbatore and drove it to Hosur. Just not to overspeed/rev or stay in same speed for longer duration. I skipped the 4-lane highway and took the state highway and ghats section. Completed the run-in in 2 days. I think the bike is just fine...

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @trustshankar.

[@Diptendu_Kr]

Bought an Apache one month back. At first I was disappointed that this video was not there during the running in period. Fortunately, I didn't do anything stupid and now it's already 3k in the odo, happy so far. Great start of the season guys. Thank you🤍

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Diptendu 😊

[@karan--singh]

I've been waiting for an episode on this topic for so long, and it was better than I expected! I do prefer Karthikeya's break-in ritual though, I've found that being so specific and particular (not necessarily baby-ing the bike) in the run-in process has resulted in my bike feeling much more smoother and sharp than my friends' bikes, who don't care much about the same. Awesome episode btw :)

[@motorinc]

Hey KS! Good to have your take! Which bikes did you use K’s technique on?

[@karan--singh]

@@motorinc I'm 20, so I'm still on my first bike, it's a 2022 Yamaha FZ-S. 😄

[@whyzi6143]

Another amazing episode. I think for me run in happens naturally. Because the first few days I try to get to know the machine better. Like how it accelerates. How it brakes. Familiarising with the controls and steering etc. Because I want to be confident enough before I start driving the way I want to. Eg I need to know what brake pressure is require for controlling different speeds. Or what is the gear ration and how it responds. I know it must be stupid. But it makes me drive better in future.

[@motorinc]

Absolutely! It’s the gelling time!

[@adslim9]

Awesome! Finally! And already love the 1st Topic of discussion 🥳🥳🥳👏👏👏👏

[@motorinc]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@adslim9]

@@motorinc Loved it 😁👍🏽

[@wannabeslimshady]

The smells examples helped me a lot, just took delivery of my first bike (R15M) a couple days ago and I was worrying about the burning plastic smell a lot. At least this episode has given me some mental peace ❤

[@motorinc]

Congratulations @wannabeslimshady! Don't worry, just remember to have fun!

[@manus3167]

Regarding thermal shock , what if a heavy rain comes while crusing air cooled engines?. Is these things considered in while designing an engines or any other parts subjected to heat.

[@sandipsural123]

Lovely episode team 🙌🏻. I remembered me being extra cautious while being in the city from maintaining the rpm to absolutely no engine breaking . As i had a long way to commute to work the the initial 500km will be done under a weeks time and then i would take it out to a weekend breakfast ride with friends and enjoy a thorough joyful ride unlike the city. Having to ride the machine for past 10years now I would do this every time I would get a full service done to the motorcycle . For me every time the bike comes out from the service the initial 500 is always on a softer side . @kartik Pulsar had that smell even stronger when the 180 all black was launched . The first gen 180dtsi all black had still those curved taillights , those used smell like something . U could smell that even more at bajaj a service centre back then. I would remember it to be a blend of soft rubber and paint , would be strong when the bike had an agressive ride on the initial days after delivery . Looking forward to more immersive content like this . Love And power ✌🏼❤️

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @sandipsural123. Lovely to hear that you're still having an awesome time with your machine.

[@thereallydeep]

44:16 YES! I know the smell that you only associate with Bajaj, especially pulsars. When I got my first motorcycle (an NS200), I noticed it too! Then on successive motorcycles I did not get that smell and it was kind of disappointing lol. I'm getting a KTM in the near future and I hope it smells like that too.

[@motorinc]

Thank you @thereallydeep.

[@Chase_Myles]

You people got me thinking. I am reading my Yamaha R15v3 manual and it says you are free to rev it across the rpm till first service. However, it does say do not rev it when bike is standing still. Interesting.