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Proper break-in

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#1 ·
I have a 2016 Voyager and am currently in the break-in period. According to the manual, for the first 500 miles the rpm's should not exceed 2500. From 500-1000 miles, 3500.

The service department at the dealer recommended I ignore the manual and just be sure to vary the throttle.

Thoughts?
 
#3 ·
My dealer/service department suggested the same. at 10 miles I had my ECU flashed and slips on's installed and BAK at 600 miles. Changed oil at 900 miles and now have 1800 zero issues
 
#6 ·
I also bought a new 2015 this year. I did go by the manual for the break in period but it was very hard because at those rpms the bike really does want to lug. I have 3000 km on it now and had no issues. Oil change at 1000km and changing over to Rottela T6 10w40 full syn. for the next oil change.
 
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