I am breaking in the 2006 XL883R. Mirage Orange/Black with forward controls. I have 200 miles on it. Can anyone help me on how I should be breaking the bike in? I always thought you should break it in as how you be riding it. Can I go faster than 55? I Can't Ride 55! I have the Screaming Eagle Stage 1 Kit. I keep hearing I should of waited until after break in before I modifided the bike.

A1ACruiser

 

Hi Robert,
I'm new here too. Welcome aboard as they say in the Navy. When I bought my Harley (XL 1200C) the dealer said to take it easy for the first 400 miles. They wanted the rpm below 3000 and the top speed below 55. I kept mine below 50 for the first 400 miles. After that you can let it rip. I wouldn't worry about the stage-1 when new. My dealer sells a lot of bikes with the stage-1 already installed. Don't forget to review your owners manual carefully. It has lots of good advice.

 

welcome from texas

i know when i had mine rebuilt they told me not to ride at any one constant speed for more than a few miles

 

Glad you found us and hope you enjoy the site. Post a pic of your ride when you get the chance.

Mac

 

Welcome to the forum, Bob. If I were you I'd open my owners manual and read the brake in procedure recomended by the MOCO. Good luck.

 

 

Welcome, I was told keep under 50 mph for first 500 miles and no constant speed, then under 65mph next 500 miles and change the oil and enjoy. Tim

 

Welcome and enjoy the new sporty!

 

Welcome!! Glad you found the forum. Congrats on the new scoot! They've hit you with the conventional wisdom, and I'm pretty sure that's what you'll find in the manual. Good luck and enjoy the ride.

 

what ever your owners manual says then I would go with that.
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