Road Glide Break-in Period

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Jun 28, 2006 | 04:43 PM

EasternSP

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Road Glide Break-in Period

Haven't got the bike yet, but I forgot to ask the sales associate what the break-in period for the Road Glide would be, or if it is recommended. Speed, distance, load, how many times can it be washed and shined in one day, etc.

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:08 PM

SDSUaztec

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RE: Road Glide Break-in Period

i just picked up my sg 2 weeks ago and i asked them the same question. they told me not to push the enginge too much for the first 50 miles just to make sure that everything is running ok. After that they said it was ok to ride how you normally do. After getting other opinions from friends and a few bike mechanics, the majority say "ride it like you stole it".

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:40 PM

EasternSP

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That's what I was hoping to hear, "ride it like ya stole it". Very good, thanks.

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:14 PM

Kahuna

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RE: Road Glide Break-in Period

The manual says no more than 50mph the first 50 miles. Then, no more than 3,000 RPM (varied engine speed) from 51 to 500 miles. The break-in period includes using all gears and vary the engine speed as much as possible.

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That's what I was hoping to hear, "ride it like ya stole it". Very good, thanks.

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:22 PM

BluesJopo

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RE: Road Glide Break-in Period

We bought our RG in April (brand new though it was an 05 model) and we broke it in according to the dealers instructions (as per the manual).

Jun 28, 2006 | 06:45 PM

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RE: Road Glide Break-in Period

If your dealer dont take the time to explain this before handing over the keys and kicking you out the door, I would find another dealer.

Tim

Jun 28, 2006 | 07:28 PM

DeathWind

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RE: Road Glide Break-in Period

Going by the recommended, as stated by Kahuna, is the safe bet. I've broke in my 3rd Harley and all were the same. Just no long stretch of steady speeds until after 500 miles. With the 3000 rpm limit, that still puts you at 70mph in 5th. You should get the full speech when you are doing the walk around inspection before riding off into the sunset. Just point out any problems while doing the walk around. The salesman scuffed my side cover putting the passenger board down with his foot. Buffed right out, but made sure they knew it.

Enjoy it and ride safe