Is It OK to Make 500 km On the First Day With a Brand-New 2023 Can-Am RT Limited?

[esky]

Hello Everyone!
I’m new here, so please bear with me.
Greetings from cold Winnipeg, Manitoba!
I have two questions, please:

Once the weather cooperates, I will start the break-in period.
On the first day, I’m planning to ride for 500-600 km, with the first 300 km spent riding through the city, as the manual recommends (in addition to the first 1000 break-in kilometres): for the first 300 km, "riding with frequent braking and steering to break in." After that, I will use less busy back roads outside the city. In the city, the fastest speed will be 70 km/h, and in some places, even 80 km/h. Outside the city, it will be 90 km/h.
I’m obsessive about correctly performing the break-in, but I’m also in a rush, as I need to head to another province.

• Is it “healthy” for the engine of a new bike (2023 Can-Am RT Limited with 6 km on the speedometer) to run for many hours? Of course, I’ll stop occasionally and avoid hard acceleration, will monitor temperature, etc. I don’t intend to “baby” it, but I also don’t want to overwhelm the brand new engine with extensive running time (in terms of hours). Again, I will "avoid prolonged riding maintaining constant RPM," as the manual warns about the break-in process. RPMs will vary.

The next day, I will start my trip of 1600 km (1000 miles), with the first 400-500 km still being break-in kilometres (but at higher speeds).

• Regarding electronics: When connecting devices (phone, helmet), setting things up in BRP Connect, etc., the bike is supposed to be on. Is it okay to keep the electrical power on for about 20 minutes without starting the engine? The question isn’t about the battery draining, but about whether anything like a relay (or anything similar) could get damaged if the engine isn’t started immediately?

Thank you in advance for your answers!

 

[BajaRon]

No, it won't hurt at all. Just follow the BRP guidelines and enjoy!

 

[esky]

No, it won't hurt at all. Just follow the BRP guidelines and enjoy!

…and what about electronics?

 

[Peter Aawen]

While it might not be 'ideal' from the dealer's point of view, the 1330 motor is very unlikely to have any issues with it, and you certainly won't be alone in doing that sort of kms right off the bat. Just try to avoid sitting on set revs/speed for too long, vary it up & down a bit as much as you can.

Personally, I wouldn't think you'd need or should leave your ignition on for as long as 20 minutes setting everything up, especially if it's on a new battery that's potentially been sitting around for a while on the showroom floor or maybe it's just been installed... If it's going to take you that long to set everything up, try to break it up a bit, or maybe just connect your battery to a tender/maintainer while you do it.

 

[RayBJ]

You won't hurt it. Use the slower/relaxed break-in miles to get used to the ride.
And then HAVE FUN!

 

[safecracker]

What they said,

 

[AndysF3S]

Follow the BRP guidelines and enjoy the Spyder. I like to vary the RPM during this period by downshifting or upshifting every few minutes so that the RPM is not constant for a long time. Since your machine is new its possible the battery is not fully charged so if you have a small charger hook it up while you are playing with the electronics and that way when you go on your longer ride it should be fully charged.
I'm from Edmonton.

 

[Bfromla]

Agree with others , Please double check your battery, there have been reports of dealers using some substandard batteries. Sorry don’t know brand or details, just aware of potential issues. Hopefully someone can provide correct details. Also with battery good to add star washers to terminal connections. Congrats Enjoy.

 

[RickWB]

A nice ride may be up Main St to either Lockport or Selkirk, and return to city via Henderson Hwy or Hwy 59, provided you follow BRP recommendations.

 

[Gwolf]

Most modern engines are manufactured with a lot more precision than the engines of 50 or more years ago. They can be assembled with closer tolerances. Different metals are used and different processes, such as cylinder liners. We have access to far superior lubricants. They don't really need much of a break in period. First couple hundred miles it is good to vary engine speed. Just droning on at 60 MPH for hundreds of miles is not the ideal way to break one in. Neither is several hours of stop and go city traffic.

 

[Mikey]

Just send it, but if it was mine, I would do a oil change in there around 2500. WAIT! I know I am going to burn in hell, but that's JUST what I would do!! Here we go with another dead horse!!

 

[baxter]

I am on my third new Spyder and all were bought about 300 miles away from where I live and rode all of them home at road speed. No issues.

 

[JayBros]

They're your dollars, spend them as you wish, but with the 1330 ACE engine you do not need to change the oil and filter before 3,000 miles. The first thing you should do though is be certain you know the proper procedure, in the operator's guide, for checking the oil level and check it before you put many miles on the Spyder so you have a baseline. The oil will be pristine and you may find the dipstick hard to read so have a piece of paper towel to lay it on so you can verify the oil level.

 

[racoon]

2024 Spyder RT Operator's Guide:
Page 58:
After the break-in period, your vehicle should be inspected as per the Maintenance Schedule.

Page 120:
Maintenance Schedule
5,000 km (3,000 mi) - break in service

The table then shows the following items need to be done at the break in service:

Replace - Engine Oil and Filter
Inspect and Adjust - Engine cooling components (coolant concentration, coolant level, hose condition, clamps, leaks)
Inspect - Brake components and function
Inspect and Adjust - Check the drive belt condition and tension
Inspect - Drive components and function
Tighten - Wheel lug nuts
Tighten - Rear wheel axle nut
Inspect - Operation of control switches and lighting
Inspect and Tighten - Body panels and hardware
Lubricate - Pivots, latches, hinges and key barrels

Changing the oil and filter will not damage your Spyder. It will just cost you money you don't need to spend yet.

 

[widowmaker2011]

Hello Everyone!
I’m new here, so please bear with me.
Greetings from cold Winnipeg, Manitoba!
I have two questions, please:

Once the weather cooperates, I will start the break-in period.
On the first day, I’m planning to ride for 500-600 km, with the first 300 km spent riding through the city, as the manual recommends (in addition to the first 1000 break-in kilometres): for the first 300 km, "riding with frequent braking and steering to break in." After that, I will use less busy back roads outside the city. In the city, the fastest speed will be 70 km/h, and in some places, even 80 km/h. Outside the city, it will be 90 km/h.
I’m obsessive about correctly performing the break-in, but I’m also in a rush, as I need to head to another province.

• Is it “healthy” for the engine of a new bike (2023 Can-Am RT Limited with 6 km on the speedometer) to run for many hours? Of course, I’ll stop occasionally and avoid hard acceleration, will monitor temperature, etc. I don’t intend to “baby” it, but I also don’t want to overwhelm the brand new engine with extensive running time (in terms of hours). Again, I will "avoid prolonged riding maintaining constant RPM," as the manual warns about the break-in process. RPMs will vary.

The next day, I will start my trip of 1600 km (1000 miles), with the first 400-500 km still being break-in kilometres (but at higher speeds).

• Regarding electronics: When connecting devices (phone, helmet), setting things up in BRP Connect, etc., the bike is supposed to be on. Is it okay to keep the electrical power on for about 20 minutes without starting the engine? The question isn’t about the battery draining, but about whether anything like a relay (or anything similar) could get damaged if the engine isn’t started immediately?

Thank you in advance for your answers!

Rode mine out of the dealership and 1350 miles from NY to Florida a couple years ago. 2 hour power nap in the Carolinas that was the only stop. So yes, your Spyder will be fine. And it's fine to leave it on for 20 minutes.

 

[Gwolf]

It is a water cooled engine, just like a car or truck. There should not be any problems with excessive heat in city driving to worry about. If you are that obsessive when you break in a brand new car or truck, just do the same to the Spyder as the new 4 wheel vehicles. If it was an air cooled engine in the city traffic, you might want to avoid that, but the water cooled engine with the thermostatic controlled temperature, you are just going to be seeing that it runs as it was designed to run.

 

[esky]

Thank you, everyone! I’ve adjusted my first day’s route and definitely feel more confident. I’m also planning to attempt the 1600 km IBA Challenge shortly after.