Greetings, I have been browseing the forum for about a month now and decided to join. There is alot of knowledgeable and helpfull people on these boards. Anyhow a tad about myself. Been riding about 12 years, always yamaha did the R6 as my first bike stepped it up in 09 with a new R1(what i thought was an amazing bike) now to a 1199(base). The difference in handling blows my mind, I mean im still breaking the bike it taking it easy but the corner entry difference between them is just wow. I feel so at home on the Pani. The sound is similar but the roar of the Pani is hard to beat. Question for anyone that actually read the whole thing lol, my dealer said after 622 miles i could let her rip, but im reading bits and pieces here that isnt the case. Anyone able to confirm? Thanks!
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Congrats on the panigale. All the best. As per manual, the rpm tolerances change after the break- in period.
After the break-in period, the “orange area” indicates and advises the rider to ride at lower revs when the engine is cold; the “orange area” position changes according to engine temperature as follows:
- from 8000 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 104 °F (40 °C)
- from 9000 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 122 °F (50 °C)
- from 10500 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 122 °F (50 °C)
The lights turning on when the rev limiter thresholds are reached are divided into three groups according to the following thresholds:
1st threshold 10500 rpm (A) 2nd threshold 10700 rpm (B) 3rd threshold 10900 rpm (C)
After the break-in period, the “orange area” indicates and advises the rider to ride at lower revs when the engine is cold; the “orange area” position changes according to engine temperature as follows:
- from 8000 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 104 °F (40 °C)
- from 9000 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 122 °F (50 °C)
- from 10500 rpm with engine temperature lower than or equal to 122 °F (50 °C)
The lights turning on when the rev limiter thresholds are reached are divided into three groups according to the following thresholds:
1st threshold 10500 rpm (A) 2nd threshold 10700 rpm (B) 3rd threshold 10900 rpm (C)
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Greetings and welcome! You cannot " rip" until then. At 622 the display flashes and the 120 HP (wet mode restriction) is dropped. Then get the oil changed on/before 1K (first service).
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pg 198 of owners manual (us version)
0-621 miles less than 6k rpm max, 621-1553 miles less than 7k max, then let her go.
Everyone here has their own advice for how to break in the bike, I always stick more or less to manuf recommendation and have never had issues long term. Others have done differently and have no issues. So it's kind of up to you. My thought is the engineers that designed the bike and engine know far more than I so I'll go with what they say.
0-621 miles less than 6k rpm max, 621-1553 miles less than 7k max, then let her go.
Everyone here has their own advice for how to break in the bike, I always stick more or less to manuf recommendation and have never had issues long term. Others have done differently and have no issues. So it's kind of up to you. My thought is the engineers that designed the bike and engine know far more than I so I'll go with what they say.
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Its well worth it. I just passed 6000 miles and this bike is a blast. Also, i had a 2010 R1 before i wtecked earlier this year. The difference is amazing. ENJOY!!!
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personally i followed the manual's instructions on the break-in period exactly but you'll find others have different opinions.
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I'm one of those other people. I ripped on it, did an oil change at 50 miles, 300 miles, 600 miles, and 1200 miles. But there is a method to breaking it in hard.
At 50 I drained and put in RP break in oil. Ran that until 1200 then switched to RP 20-50 Max-Cycle. Used that until the 7500 mile mark and switched to Motul 15-50 because that's what the dealer had. I've never had an issue with smoking, and I know my piston rings are well sealed. Not following that garbage advice in the manual. Like where it says have your dealer check chain tension, and having no torque values....
At 50 I drained and put in RP break in oil. Ran that until 1200 then switched to RP 20-50 Max-Cycle. Used that until the 7500 mile mark and switched to Motul 15-50 because that's what the dealer had. I've never had an issue with smoking, and I know my piston rings are well sealed. Not following that garbage advice in the manual. Like where it says have your dealer check chain tension, and having no torque values....
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this my second 1199 i broke the first one to the book
but had smoking issue. this one im riding it like i stole it
but had smoking issue. this one im riding it like i stole it
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Where in So. Fla are you? I too came off an 09 R1 which I loved.
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FYI I'll be down in Weston this month. On a HD though lol...
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Much different opinion
Just wanted to say congratulations on becoming part of an elite ownership club of owners and now to forum!
As I'm sure you've read, there are a million trains of thought on all this break in application. I won't offer my personal experience from owning 5 brand new Ducati's since it will only add VP fuel to the fire.
Whatever you decide just have fun with your new bike and experience the twin way of the world now! Stay safe brother. Oohrah!
Just wanted to say congratulations on becoming part of an elite ownership club of owners and now to forum!
As I'm sure you've read, there are a million trains of thought on all this break in application. I won't offer my personal experience from owning 5 brand new Ducati's since it will only add VP fuel to the fire.
Whatever you decide just have fun with your new bike and experience the twin way of the world now! Stay safe brother. Oohrah!
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btw
It is 621 when the maint light comes on for your first service. After that a myriad of things change on your dash. After that service it's all up to you. Pm me if you want any additional info bro. Congrats again!
It is 621 when the maint light comes on for your first service. After that a myriad of things change on your dash. After that service it's all up to you. Pm me if you want any additional info bro. Congrats again!
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I went from an R1 to a 1199 S Tricolore and then got an additional 1098 S Tricolore. I kept the R1. The R1 is standard while both the 1199 and 1098 have been extensively modded. I find it really hard to compare the R1 and the 1199 and even a challenge to compare the 1199 to the 1098 or R1 to the 1098. There is such a huge difference between all the bikes. The R1 is in my personal opinion a lot smoother than the 1199 and 1098 on acceleration, however the R1 is way behind on all other metrics.
Now, bit of a personal opinion and as I put my money where my mouth is I can say that in my experience the 1199 is more attractive than the 1098 however I think the 1199 platform needs further work before it is as smooth as the 1098. Just my 2 cents.
Homestead to be exact. Not exactly great roads here. Been doing the old cutler bay road, pretty chill ride.
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I had the dealers at Frasers Motorcycles tell me to wind the girl up as hard as you want to the 6K mark, then roll off and do it again as frequently as you can. Try not too labour any of the gears, and keep any pillions off it until it's run in. I only have a slight bit of smoke come out on start up, but this disappears very quickly, and have never needed to top it up.
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