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Just got back from the dealers after having the first service done.
I had a good conversation with the chief technician about the smoke issue that seems to be in the front of most peoples minds. I was told the reason for the smoke was a combination of factors. Firstly the piston rings seating not seating properly, which apparently takes up to around the time of the first service, and secondly related to the lack of pressure within the crank case (unlike regular bikes). Apparently the pressure isn't there when the bike is on idle or low revs which is when the smoke can appear. When the piston rings dont seat a tiny amount of oil can escape and cause the smoke. I'm about as far from technical as you can get on this sort of thing, so im just reporting what i was told.
There have been some issues with people running full systems and connections along the pipes not sealing correctly, which has caused smoke to appear to come from the fairings rather than the exhaust tips, but this is not the same issue.
I can also confirm that my bike had hardly used any oil during its first 650 miles, which is some comfort.
Two other items worth reporting.
Bad News - My dealers were unable to turn off the service light when they ran the diagnostics. Which means I've got the large red graphic appearing when i start up which then fades into a service icon once the engine is running. Apparently there is a new software pack due which will solve this problem.
Good News - The rev limit is raised to much higher than other people have been claiming, once the first service is complete. Mine is now raised to 10,500rpm and the amber lights have moved up the rev counter in line with that number. I was told that after 1000 miles this will rise again to the full rev range. So the horror stories about a 2500 mile run in period have been over exaggerated.
Hope the info is useful
J
I had a good conversation with the chief technician about the smoke issue that seems to be in the front of most peoples minds. I was told the reason for the smoke was a combination of factors. Firstly the piston rings seating not seating properly, which apparently takes up to around the time of the first service, and secondly related to the lack of pressure within the crank case (unlike regular bikes). Apparently the pressure isn't there when the bike is on idle or low revs which is when the smoke can appear. When the piston rings dont seat a tiny amount of oil can escape and cause the smoke. I'm about as far from technical as you can get on this sort of thing, so im just reporting what i was told.
There have been some issues with people running full systems and connections along the pipes not sealing correctly, which has caused smoke to appear to come from the fairings rather than the exhaust tips, but this is not the same issue.
I can also confirm that my bike had hardly used any oil during its first 650 miles, which is some comfort.
Two other items worth reporting.
Bad News - My dealers were unable to turn off the service light when they ran the diagnostics. Which means I've got the large red graphic appearing when i start up which then fades into a service icon once the engine is running. Apparently there is a new software pack due which will solve this problem.
Good News - The rev limit is raised to much higher than other people have been claiming, once the first service is complete. Mine is now raised to 10,500rpm and the amber lights have moved up the rev counter in line with that number. I was told that after 1000 miles this will rise again to the full rev range. So the horror stories about a 2500 mile run in period have been over exaggerated.
Hope the info is useful
J
....tho I'd strongly recommend not only checking your oil level every 600 miles, but also do your own oil/filter change every 3000-6000 miles anyway depending on riding style/conditions. 
