I always think the sign of a good break-in is low oil use afterwards. I've used the same method for all of my new bikes, 5 now, and have had good results. I usually complete the run-in period in two or three days. I basicly ride normally from mile one but without hard acceleration in the first 100 or so. I make sure that I slow the bike down on the over-run using engine braking too. I'm also gradual with the brakes using harder applications as the miles clock up. I gradually increase my revs and acceleration up to the 500-600 mark and first service including some full throttle towards the end. Don't worry about the odd bit of full throttle early on either if you need it for a safe overtake. Once the first service is done I use the full rev range over the next 500 or so before settling down to my usual "sedate" style of riding.
All I can say is it has worked for me on everything from 250 singles to 1000cc triples and my current 1200 Guzzi. I ran that one in in 3 days and then did 4k in the French Alps and the Pyrenees in the first 6 weeks. It's smoothed out and is oil tight.
As has been said though, everyone has a different idea so no one person can say they're 100% correct. This guy seems to know what he's talking about so read this first...
Running In | Ash On Bikes
Good luck.
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