Break in period

[RedRider2k2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Not understanding the logic here.....Why would a first-gear blast produce "less load" than, say, a second-gear blast? Just because it's shorter? But the accelerative forces are higher in 1st gear, so you would think that would produce more load.

Where did you quote that from? I'm not sure I agree with it but anyway...

The reason there is less load on the engine in 1st is because the gear reduction in 1st gear makes it easier to drive the bike forward and reach redline. In higher gears the ratio is not so much in your favor and it takes more work. It's pretty much the same reason that if you have a worn clutch, it's most likely to slip in high gear.