If not a dyno break-in, then what? (Ducati tech warns against)

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The Ducati Master Tech at the dealer advised me to avoid doing a dyno break-in because the 1199 motor isn't like the old ones, and wouldn't benefit from the hard break-in like the older bikes do. He mentioned that the newer technology, including the "liquid lining" (English, please?) needs a gentler break-in.

And here I was all set to do the dyno break-in, seat my rings, maximize my horsepower and increase longevity.

Anyone able to speak to this issue?
 
you could always break it in the old fashioned way and ride it.

Ducati did issue some press info about dyno running, but it wasn't specifically addressing breaking in the bike on a dyno.

luke said:
The Ducati Master Tech at the dealer advised me to avoid doing a dyno break-in because the 1199 motor isn't like the old ones, and wouldn't benefit from the hard break-in like the older bikes do. He mentioned that the newer technology, including the "liquid lining" (English, please?) needs a gentler break-in.

And here I was all set to do the dyno break-in, seat my rings, maximize my horsepower and increase longevity.

Anyone able to speak to this issue?
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I ran in my Panigale in the old fashioned way my other bikes I would Dyno break in .
 
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As per manual, nothing above 6k rpm for first 622 miles and under 7k rpm from 622 to 1500 miles. Insane yes but now that I'm at 1500 miles the bike runs amazing, getting better and better.
 
luke said:
The Ducati Master Tech at the dealer advised me to avoid doing a dyno break-in because the 1199 motor isn't like the old ones, and wouldn't benefit from the hard break-in like the older bikes do. He mentioned that the newer technology, including the "liquid lining" (English, please?) needs a gentler break-in.

And here I was all set to do the dyno break-in, seat my rings, maximize my horsepower and increase longevity.

Anyone able to speak to this issue?
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I see so many ....... quotes like this from "master techs" that it really disrespects the term.

The best way to break in a new engine is to run it fairly easy for a few miles to make sure nothing falls off, then ride it like you plan to ride it for a couple hundred miles max then change the oil and filter and ride the piss out of it.

The 1199 is no different. A dyno breakin is just fine if done right.
 
You sure ? Done right is biggest issue as your not going to be around while the bike is Dyno run in .
Also depends on what your doing with this bike . I chose to do a 1000 k street break in as I would hope to get the best out of my motor .
The older motors barrels were different than this one so for me I was happy to break the motor in my self no biggie .
I rode the bike with vigor but could manage decent heat cycles and wam up myself no biggie really .
If your trust your Dyno guy go your hardest but get him to do some decent heat cycles and longer Dyno runs runs they do need a little extra time IMO .
 
wilkson said:
You sure ? Done right is biggest issue as your not going to be around while the bike is Dyno run in .
Also depends on what your doing with this bike . I chose to do a 1000 k street break in as I would hope to get the best out of my motor .
The older motors barrels were different than this one so for me I was happy to break the motor in my self no biggie .
I rode the bike with vigor but could manage decent heat cycles and wam up myself no biggie really .
If your trust your Dyno guy go your hardest but get him to do some decent heat cycles and longer Dyno runs runs they do need a little extra time IMO .
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The shop is Mach1 in Newport Beach (Costa Mesa). The process described involved tons of heat cycles over many hours. I'm all for it, just don't want to screw up anything on the bike. The 6K redline would definitely NOT be honored in the process.
 
I don't get the dyno break in for a street bike. Does anyone have links with some form of research that shows this is a better way to break in a bike than simply a ride break in?

I mean 600 or 1000 miles riding is relatively easy to get if it doesn't stay parked in the living room.
 
I have just done the Dyno break in on mt race bikes for obvious reasons but with the Panigale I just spent a few weekends riding it on the street to run I in .
Was a good way to get to know the bike as well .
 
Ride the thing,much more interesting and satisfying. You do need to get out more my friend, I just read about your fuel tank fetish lol.:D
 
FWIW, I had mine broke in on a dyno. I tried breaking it on by riding it, but didn't feel I could get enough stress on the engine on the street. Too little space on public roads and too much risk to my license for my taste.

Recently I had my bike dyno'ed before and after the new map was up loaded and the dealer commented, that my bike was notably stronger than the other Panigale's they had dyno'ed. Most bikes made low 170s on their dyno. Mine made 181. This of course is a single data point and proves nothing.
 
Ray916MN said:
FWIW, I had mine broke in on a dyno. I tried breaking it on by riding it, but didn't feel I could get enough stress on the engine on the street. Too little space on public roads and too much risk to my license for my taste.

Recently I had my bike dyno'ed before and after the new map was up loaded and the dealer commented, that my bike was notably stronger than the other Panigale's they had dyno'ed. Most bikes made low 170s on their dyno. Mine made 181. This of course is a single data point and proves nothing.
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Oooooooooooooooh . . . this definitely piques my interest! Considering I live many miles from anywhere that I could effectively stress the engine without attracting the ire of other motorists/police, I think I might just have to go for it after all.
 

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