So I've had my V7 850 Stone for just over a month now and will be taking it in for its break-in service next Tuesday. I absolutely love it so it'll be kinda rough staying off it for a few days to ensure I don't put too many miles on before the service.
So I'm wondering, once the initial service is performed is it considered broken in, or is there a secondary break-in where you can run it a bit harder but still need to observe some limits? I can feel it getting stronger - seems like low RPM pull is improving and it just feels a little snappier and responsive as the miles accumulate. And while the shifting was initially smoother than some reviews had led me to believe, it's like butter now and I'm pretty adept at easily finding neutral. So it seems like break-in has gone well and I just want to ensure it continues to if more is needed.
It's totally fulfilling its mission to provide a radically different experience from my Concours, but I find both bikes equally enjoyable. It's vibey "out there in the open" character is the perfect counterpoint to the smooth, fully fared and windshield protected Connie and I'm convinced the difference experiences both bikes provide makes each more enjoyable than if I just had one or the other. And yeah the Stone lacks the Connie's quickness, but the discrepancy isn't as much as I would've thought, even though the Connie has a performance ECU flash. I don't see myself getting bored with the Stone once the newness wears off, and am looking forward to it charming me for many thousands of miles to come.
