Motorcycle not following?
Hello!
I bought a new Fantic xmf 125 competition with 14 kilometers on it. It has a two-year factory warranty. I wanted to know how long it takes to break it in, i.e., how many kilometers.
Also: What happens if I theoretically ignore the break-in procedure and let the revs rise above the limiter? (Or simply slightly higher than 5,000–7,000 rpm) Would any resulting damage be covered by the warranty or not?
I'm still new, sorry for the question.
Thank you
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Without careful running-in, engine damage can occur. Furthermore, new engines often need to have their oil changed after around 1,000 km.
Since the manufacturer points this out, the warranty will certainly be void if you intentionally cause damage by driving at very high revs, contrary to the manufacturer's specifications. The question is whether the manufacturer can prove this. That could be difficult. However, newer motorcycles almost all have a small on-board computer, and this sometimes records certain data that could be read by the manufacturer in the event of a claim and used as evidence. Based on this data or other traces on the motorcycle, the manufacturer could possibly accuse you of negligent handling and refuse or reduce your warranty coverage.
Regarding the first question: "Breaking in" usually refers to the first thousand kilometers driven. After that, you're free to drive. High revs, especially sustained high revs into the redline, can generally shorten the engine's lifespan and are not recommended. In other words: You can, for example, start off powerfully in second gear, but you should then quickly shift up to third gear when you notice that you've exhausted second gear's power. It's especially bad for the engine if it's idling (at a standstill) and you pull the throttle all the way to the maximum and let the engine rev in the redline, all without any cooling airflow. Then it can easily happen that after 10-30 seconds, the engine overheats, leading to piston seizure, etc., in other words: engine failure.
You're probably currently using a break-in oil in your engine, which has a slightly lower lubricating effect to allow the pistons and cylinders, among other things, to break in as quickly as possible. This type of oil is the exact opposite of one that can withstand high speeds and high loads. So, your plan is doubly bad for the engine.
Motorcycle manufacturers still specify break-in rules, while this is no longer necessarily common practice in the automotive sector.
In the beginning, the engine components still need to "grind in" to each other a little, although this is less important than it was 50 years ago given today's very tight manufacturing tolerances and precision.
I would stick to the 200 km recommended by Fantic and change the engine oil after 1,000 km if the maintenance instructions don't specify this earlier.
Details:
Fantic says:
ENTRY RULES
When you use the vehicle for the first time,
A break-in period must be completed, which
for the proper functioning and the
Durability of the vehicle is important.
During this period, certain rules must be
must be followed to protect the engine components
and the vehicle to the following maximum performance
to prepare (after running in).
The following recommendations are indicative and
should help the user to achieve a good entry
help; non-compliance does not necessarily have to
cause immediate damage, but they
can have a negative impact on engine performance and
components of the vehicle in general.
LOADS
The components of the engine and the vehicle
must be charged accordingly.
It is equally important that the load does not
must be too high nor too low, since in both cases
the engine and vehicle components are affected
become.
STRETCH
When driving on mountain roads, the engine,
the brakes and suspension are not forced
become.
Preferably, roads with curves and
slightly hilly roads should be chosen, where the
Engine, brakes and suspension temporarily
be claimed, but then there are also times
in which they are only slightly or not at all affected
become.
SPEED
Change the speed gradually (without
sudden and complete accelerations).
Full acceleration is allowed, but
DO NOT drive long distances where the
Throttle grip is fully turned (full load).
BRAKING
The brake pads are new when purchased; the friction surface
does not rub perfectly at first
the discs. For perfect functionality
it must be retracted in such a way that (at
braking) fits perfectly against the disc.
Break-in requires approximately 200 km (125 miles)
on urban routes.
During this period you will have to brake longer distances
into consideration and operate the brake lever
more powerful. Sudden and longer braking maneuvers are
to avoid.
During the first 1000 km (625 miles), carry out the maintenance activities that
intended for this mileage.
This can lead to premature engine failure. No, this is not a warranty claim. The factories are now even supposedly able to determine how much the engine has been revved.