I generally run the piss out of one, but am meticulous about the break in maintenance while doing it. My great grandpa told me decades ago, "break it in hard and it'll run hard", never had a bad experience with that philosophy 🤣
So far I've only bought pre-owned bikes, but when I do buy a new one, I'll likely stretch the break-in rules a little since I always tend to stretch the rules! Keep making the great vids!
I kept my 2020 cafe racer under 6k rpm until the first service, and then gradually increased it over the next few hundred miles and was giving it a fair spanking by around 750 milles. Understand, it isn't crucial....really, the only reason they ask you to do that is for warranty. Modern bike engines on the production line are tested to the red line before they leave the factory. Modern tolerances and quality control mean the engines are, in theory, ready from the get go. But, by gradually running it in, you avoid any possible problems, and are less likely to make a claim on the warranty. The V twin torque in 4th means not many vehicles will stay with you from a rolling 40mph or so, and the handling is excellent on sweeping roads like in the video, here. I am sure you will come to love this superb machine with every day you ride it. I originally got my cafe racer purely because after a mere 40 year absence riding motocycles, I thought it wise to start with something under 100 BHP, and my intention was to sell it after a year and get a Panigale. But. The reality is for me at 60 years old, this is all the performance I need, and it is an absolute joy to ride on my native country lanes, and I wisely decided to keep it. It is very forgiving, and the security of having cornering ABS is an extra safeguard when I sometimes come too hot into a tight corner, but the handling is so good, I've never felt the ABS come on in 2 years of riding. Enjoy the ride and best wishes.
That makes a lot of sense...I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I have owned quite a selection of bikes in my 52 years on the planet, and I have to agree, the Ducati Scrambler is a true gem; I have been enjoying the heck out of mine. Thanks very much and stay safe!
Heck yeah great video bro. They told me just to take it easy, try to stay away from high revs and pushing the engine hard pretty much. I ended up doing the break in service myself at 150km lol. But also planning on doing the oil change ever 1000km on the smaller bike and every 4000km on the big VTX . The more I change the better it is for the bike, well my thinking lol. Thanks for the great info cheers
Hi there...yeah, the clear plastic came with the tank bag. It is good to keep the tank looing nice where the magnets connect. Looks better when the bag is on, form follows function situation. Thanks again!
One of the things I love about the Night Shift is how much power is available low down in the rev range. It’s nothing crazy (!), but there’s plenty available to drive on just about every kind of road without needing to pass 6,000rpm during your break in period.
It's been a long time since I "broke in" a new motorcycle.. But that crap the manual tells is BS. Modern engines do not need 1000+ mile break in.. They need variable rpms and an oil change in the first 500 miles. Then drive them normally
Hey JP I am really looking into getting a Nightshift as well and I love how you are enjoying yours she is a Beauty. My only concern is the riding position with the flat handbars. Do you feel sore after let’s say a 50 mile ride? I ride currently a CB300R and looking to upgrade to a 800 with a more relaxed and comfy rider position. Can we put mid bars on the Nightshift ???
I love the riding position, but I do have arthritis in my shoulders, so they always ache. 😀 I imagine one could swap the bars, if they wanted to do so. Hope this helps.
I got a manual and it said dont go over 5000 revs for the first 1000 km, and 2nd 1000 km can go up to 8000, thereafter, do as you like.. after 1200 km the seal broke on the right front fork, did a tankslapper, threw me off, and slid along the road, damaging the back and front footpegs, front right fork was like a bent elbow, and a dent in the tank. 460,000 baht to buy (about 14,000 dollars at the time, Thailand is expensive bike tax), and Ducati wanted 300,000 Baht to repair it! Needless to say i customized it and fixed it myself and bought a second hand Ducati 2020 cafe racer scrambler, for the 300,000 Ducati wanted to rob me for. I even got upgraded manifolds and steering dampers and crash bars etc, and some nice customizations on both bikes. I don not use Ducati service centers we access the ecu ourself with an app and my mechanic does it, for a twentieth of the price. Ducati; great bikes, totally big arroogant buttass heads in the company, especially SE Asia CEO Gino he is a Cazzo who is impolite to customers and even his own co workers
I generally try to stick to what the manufacturer recommends. I know that there are some who say just to ride it as you intend to in future. But surely they're recommending a set of parameters for good reason and not just to get an extra service out of you? I've friends who are/were mechanics and they tend to go by the book when running in their own vehicles.
mc garage has a good video on breaking in motorcycle engines. he has 2 Hondas and breaks them in completely differently. Then pulls the engines apart to measure them and finds.... (no spoilers)
Bought my 23 night shift last week. They told me nothing. Finding your video and that chart alone was solid 👍👍 thanks buddy
Glad it helped and congrats on the bike. It is a fun one!
I generally run the piss out of one, but am meticulous about the break in maintenance while doing it. My great grandpa told me decades ago, "break it in hard and it'll run hard", never had a bad experience with that philosophy 🤣
I like great Grandma's method...I don't baby them either, and i know I pushed the rpm's over a little bit. Thanks buddy!
Mine was something like don't keep at one rpm don't go to full throttle for 1st 500
Sounds about right-I forget what they told me but something along those lines. Thanks!
So far I've only bought pre-owned bikes, but when I do buy a new one, I'll likely stretch the break-in rules a little since I always tend to stretch the rules! Keep making the great vids!
Thanks buddy! Yeah, I always bought bikes that had already been broken in too…this is kinda fun!
Congrats sir .. beautiful bike
Thank you very much! I love it!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it--thanks!😍🏁🏍
I kept my 2020 cafe racer under 6k rpm until the first service, and then gradually increased it over the next few hundred miles and was giving it a fair spanking by around 750 milles. Understand, it isn't crucial....really, the only reason they ask you to do that is for warranty. Modern bike engines on the production line are tested to the red line before they leave the factory. Modern tolerances and quality control mean the engines are, in theory, ready from the get go. But, by gradually running it in, you avoid any possible problems, and are less likely to make a claim on the warranty.
The V twin torque in 4th means not many vehicles will stay with you from a rolling 40mph or so, and the handling is excellent on sweeping roads like in the video, here. I am sure you will come to love this superb machine with every day you ride it.
I originally got my cafe racer purely because after a mere 40 year absence riding motocycles, I thought it wise to start with something under 100 BHP, and my intention was to sell it after a year and get a Panigale. But. The reality is for me at 60 years old, this is all the performance I need, and it is an absolute joy to ride on my native country lanes, and I wisely decided to keep it.
It is very forgiving, and the security of having cornering ABS is an extra safeguard when I sometimes come too hot into a tight corner, but the handling is so good, I've never felt the ABS come on in 2 years of riding.
Enjoy the ride and best wishes.
That makes a lot of sense...I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I have owned quite a selection of bikes in my 52 years on the planet, and I have to agree, the Ducati Scrambler is a true gem; I have been enjoying the heck out of mine. Thanks very much and stay safe!
Thank you for the video. I know I try to stay around what they say to do for the break in. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Probably a good idea-thanks!
Heck yeah great video bro. They told me just to take it easy, try to stay away from high revs and pushing the engine hard pretty much. I ended up doing the break in service myself at 150km lol. But also planning on doing the oil change ever 1000km on the smaller bike and every 4000km on the big VTX . The more I change the better it is for the bike, well my thinking lol. Thanks for the great info cheers
Right on--thanks buddy!
Hey @JP, quick question... what's that on your tank, just protective covering peeling off?
Hi there...yeah, the clear plastic came with the tank bag. It is good to keep the tank looing nice where the magnets connect. Looks better when the bag is on, form follows function situation. Thanks again!
2021 or 2022? I thought the 2022 model didn't have the springs on the exhaust?
I just recently bought the icon in New Zealand. keep up the vids.
Hmmm, well I guess it does. These Ducati bikes are wonderful-smell different, great build quality, and vrooooom! 😀👍
One of the things I love about the Night Shift is how much power is available low down in the rev range. It’s nothing crazy (!), but there’s plenty available to drive on just about every kind of road without needing to pass 6,000rpm during your break in period.
I totally agree! It is such a fun bike! Thanks man. Stay safe!
It's been a long time since I "broke in" a new motorcycle..
But that crap the manual tells is BS. Modern engines do not need 1000+ mile break in..
They need variable rpms and an oil change in the first 500 miles. Then drive them normally
There it is, folks! hahaha, just do what my man Pain's Rides says! Thanks buddy! You da man! 😎🏁🏍😜👍
@@JP1970 .. probably not the best advice ...🤣😂
Hey JP I am really looking into getting a Nightshift as well and I love how you are enjoying yours she is a Beauty. My only concern is the riding position with the flat handbars. Do you feel sore after let’s say a 50 mile ride? I ride currently a CB300R and looking to upgrade to a 800 with a more relaxed and comfy rider position. Can we put mid bars on the Nightshift ???
I love the riding position, but I do have arthritis in my shoulders, so they always ache. 😀 I imagine one could swap the bars, if they wanted to do so. Hope this helps.
@@JP1970 Thanks JP and ride safe, you have a beautiful bike.
@@Slopes27 thank you Sergio! I appreciate you watching!
I got a manual and it said dont go over 5000 revs for the first 1000 km, and 2nd 1000 km can go up to 8000, thereafter, do as you like.. after 1200 km the seal broke on the right front fork, did a tankslapper, threw me off, and slid along the road, damaging the back and front footpegs, front right fork was like a bent elbow, and a dent in the tank. 460,000 baht to buy (about 14,000 dollars at the time, Thailand is expensive bike tax), and Ducati wanted 300,000 Baht to repair it! Needless to say i customized it and fixed it myself and bought a second hand Ducati 2020 cafe racer scrambler, for the 300,000 Ducati wanted to rob me for. I even got upgraded manifolds and steering dampers and crash bars etc, and some nice customizations on both bikes. I don not use Ducati service centers we access the ecu ourself with an app and my mechanic does it, for a twentieth of the price. Ducati; great bikes, totally big arroogant buttass heads in the company, especially SE Asia CEO Gino he is a Cazzo who is impolite to customers and even his own co workers
Good thinking and you're right about the dealership service--pricey! Thanks buddy!
I’ve always just ride normal but don’t hold the rpm steady just up and down withe the throttle, I change oil early
Good plan, James! Thanks for checking out the video. Ducati Night Shift is such a fun 8003cc bike...good ripper!
Hi Jason, they followed the dealers suggestions. 💕NonnaGrace
e too--thanks NonnaGrace and Jim!
I generally try to stick to what the manufacturer recommends. I know that there are some who say just to ride it as you intend to in future. But surely they're recommending a set of parameters for good reason and not just to get an extra service out of you?
I've friends who are/were mechanics and they tend to go by the book when running in their own vehicles.
That’s pretty much what I do too. Figure they must know. Thanks for watching and commenting!
mc garage has a good video on breaking in motorcycle engines. he has 2 Hondas and breaks them in completely differently. Then pulls the engines apart to measure them and finds.... (no spoilers)
Wow, well, I pretty much followed the dealership suggestions…mostly! 😀😀Thanks man!