hmm cool.... now please answer there questions specifically:

1) Is it cool to red line the bike on 1st/2nd gear? When old and when new?

2) Basically the 2 ways (given above) are:

i ) Take it slow and easy. Very gradual. Dont cross 4000 rpm till 1000 kms, 5000 rpm till 2000 kms. Gradual.

ii ) WARM UP WELL and RIP it. Must achieve high cyl preesure to achieve proper ring seal. And it must be done soon. Otherwise the piston rings will wear down and you will never achieve proper ring seal. Change oil after doing the above for 20 odd kms. Use petroleum oil at first till run in (3000 kms.) After that, may shift to synthetic. Run all the gears throught full rpm range and let the engine break on its on. That will ensure that all the aluminium particulates are weaned off the cyl walls.

Which one is good and why?

3) How to know which is synthetic and which is petroleum oil. Difference?

4) Is the RIP it method applicable to Indian bikes in particular. Can they handle such high RPMS (on lower gears that too) because the build quality and mechanics differ a lot between SBKs and Indian breeds.

Please clarify.

Karan

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