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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lh4x4
The first fill up was 33 mpg, the 2nd was 36 mpg, the 3rd was 39.8 and today was 40.2. I think that it is loosening up and maybe the 40's will be the highest it goes. About 700 miles on it. After breaking it in, I won't be as easy on the twist grip anymore.

The 1K free service that the dealer throws in with a bike is scheduled for next Thursday. even with rain predicted for two days during the coming week, I should have the 1K with ease. It is a dirty job but someone has to do it.
I just turned 2500k and I have never checked my mileage, wasnt why i bought it.....Im hoping to go for a ride today should put in 100 or so miles on some backroad mountains, I will let you know what I get, but I will running a little higher RPM's since I passed my 2000 break in.
 

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I only use mpg as a measure of the drive train loosening up during the break in period. When it peaks out, it is ready to run.
 
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