just moved up from a PCX

[Knoxville]

First time rider, i went out and bought a Honda PCX in may, but quickly realized i needed something with a little more top out. So i took a ride up to my local kymco dealer where they were shocked to see i traveled on the I-state with the top speed of 60mph on my pcx. They did a trade in and 1300 cash out the door for my new xciting 250. I love it. My only negative, is im a short guy at 5"9 and i can barely reach the road at stops, so backing that baby up is tough, plus its a tad heavy..... almost 200 heaver than my honda. So far the gas mileage seems allright, i got 60 out of the first gallon. I travel  comfortably at 70mph on the i-state, but i read on here something about the "redline" should i not do 70 for an extended amount of time? i was hoping to take this bike home next summer (its 400 miles away and all interstate) any advice for a newbie?

Thanks!

[MaryK]

I would think that you would not want to do 70 MPH during the breakin period.  Read your manual.  Breakin is often about 600 miles.  After that Interstate travel should be no problem to the engine.

Scoot Safely,

[Knoxville]

Ive read it, but everyone seems to have a different opinion about break in... the dealer told me to not max it out the first few weeks. I try not to go too fast, but i have to ride the interstate to work. Im pretty happy this bike has a clock! my pcx didnt. Cant imagine why though....

[MaryK]

The common statements about break-ins is that you don't want to ride at max throttle and that you don't want to hold a constant speed. 

So, you should be able to follow those "rules" even when riding on the freeway.

Be sure to check the oil level and be sure to change the oil when called for in the manual.  I would think the 1st oil change would be very important since the engine has break-in oil.

Scoot safely,