I've read that for each 1k rpm = 10mph. I'm in the break in process at this point and tryin' not to go over 5k rpm for the next 300miles, but my speed is only going 45mph at 6th gear cruzin' @ 5k rpm. Can changing the sprocket make up for that 5mph difference? or is this normal during the break in period.

 

Your logic is wrong

 

yea ,the rpm's @ 10 mph is wrong.don't let that mess with your head.i say break it in like you're going to ride.

 

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Agreed. Stay focused, learn the ride and enjoy the ride.

 

The break in period is a joke. Just ride the way you intend on riding.

 

Stay with the 5K rev limit, or just a little bit over, for the first 100 miles but don't let the revs drop below about 4K in 5th and top gears. After 100 miles, add about 1K - 1200 rpm for each hundred miles. Aim to be giving it very short bursts of peak revs and full throttle by about 600 miles. Vary the revs as much as you can, and use the gears a lot.

This will maximise engine life - too many riders only think about the rings, but the bottom end is more important - and will give you more power in the end. It takes about 10K miles to fully loosen up an engine, but you won't care about that as you'll be riding it flat out anyway.

Rob

The relationship between the revs and the road speed is fixed for any specific gear. It won't change after break in.

 

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