can you guys tell me what the"correct"break in mileage would be for my new Ultra. Will be picking it up in Ann Arbor and hope to ride it home ( about 180 miles). I plan on riding the back roads and taking it easy. But may be forced onto the x-way.

 

Should be no problem. The first 50 miles or so are the most critical, but you're still OK up to 4K RPM. With 6th gear, you will unlikely exceed 3K (that's over 80 MPH). The break-in period officially ends after 500 miles, I believe. Remember to not ride at a steady RPM for long periods. Change your oil when you get home.

 

I was told to keep my '06 under 50 mph for the first 50 miles, and under 65 mph for the first 500 miles. They also recommended that I vary my speed and not to just sit at any one speed for too long.

 

Correct, vary your speed is a must. Do not cruise on the Hway for any length of time at the same speed, i.e. leave the cruise off for the first 500. And yes change that oil & filterafter putting 500 miles on it. Also don't put 500 miles on it all in one shot. It's good to run it through the heat cycles a few times.

 

Thanks guys I forgot all about heat cycling . Thanks again

 

JMHO, but the mph is not a relevant measurement - pay attention to rpm. I have broken in several motors over the years and always keep it under 3,000 and vary the speeds for the first 500 or so miles. Change the oil and filter. After that, you should still be easy with it, but it is okay to stretch it out a little for short bursts. After 1,000 miles, you are pretty much good to go.

 

Just ride it and enjoy it...there is way too much sage advice on the subject.

 

There is NO need to baby the engine as was needed years ago. The "Under 50 mph for the first 1000 miles" thing is absurd. Read this, and break it in HARD if you want no leaks and more power later on.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

Even the HD Owners manuals no longer specify speeds. For the first 500 miles; it advises to keep the RPM under 5K. With 6th, no problem there. The other caveats, such as not lugging the motor, warming it up, etc. are no-brainers at any mileage. Pretty much just ride it.