Would like some opinions on this

I have always run in a new motor the same way I would normally ride it without caning it

Others say run it in gently and some say cane it from day one

Also there is the info in the following link

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

The subject came up at work today because I am getting a new FXDC tomorrow and there were differing opinions on how I should be running it in

So what do ya reckon?

 

Edit, How do I make the link above clickable

my opinion dont lug or labour the motor keep it it free running.

Yeah I think I will just do what I always do, Ride it normally without flogging it for a little while

Any comments on the info in the link that I posted?

Follow the manual dude. The guys who design and build the bike generally know what they are on about. In the manual for my 06 FXDCI they lay out the following "Break-in riding rules" (Slighlty abbreviated but still accurate).

1. For the first 80 km avoid operating at any steady speed for long distances.Keep the engine speed below 3000 rpm in any gear.Don't lug the engine.

2. Up to 800 Km avoid operating at any steady speed for long distances. Keep the engine speed below 3500

3. Avoid fast starts with a wide open throttle.Drive slowly until the engine is warmed up.

4. Avoid Hard Braking. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for the first 300 Km

Enjoy the new bike.

I did my apprenticeship with a bloke that built race engines and he taught me how to break an engine in and it is just about described word perfect in the link that everyone is posting above, the important part is the 1st 50k's or so because that is your only chance to get the rings bedded into the bore.

I just run my new Fat Bob, my old Dyna and everything else that I have owned that way and have never had a problem with oil consumption or a short lived engine. The early oil changes are important.

Truck engines are put to work from day one with full loads and they last over a million k's when looked after.

Treat it like your old one, manufacturers tell you to take it easy so if there is a failure there will be minimal damage. Warranty is for failures and who cares how much it costs them.