Breakin in a new bike

D_L118
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Ghent, BE

After a few years out of the sport , i decided to start riding again and spoiled myself with a new ‘26 yzf 250. 
How do i break the bike in? 

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MXRalph
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Sacramento, CA, USA
10/31/2026 10:03am

WFO

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walent215
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Ridgecrest, CA, USA
10/31/2026 10:32am

Dont do ” heat cycles” in the garage with bike on the stand 

Just ride it like normal ….. be a little easier than normal for a ride or two if you so desire . 
Then run it hard . 

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10/31/2026 6:10pm

If you haven't ridden for a few years, you will need more breaking in than the bike!

Ride it, rest, ride it again, repeat until you are exhausted or the sun goes down.

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Factor E
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So Cal, CA, USA
10/31/2026 8:04pm

Be sure to pull bike aprt to grease all bearings

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40acres
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Houston, TX, USA
10/31/2026 9:17pm

Engine has already been ran at the factory. Run it WFO as hard as you possibly can and set those rings while there's still time. 

Alex814
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1 day ago

Do an extra oil change or two.

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