Isn't a part of the running in, for your benefit?
New bike, getting used to the feel, the handling, the noise etc. Then pulling up by a field, having a break whilst you look her over. See if anything is coming loose, is it all there? Having a roll-up for the smokers.
Then once cooled, continuing the journey, in peace.
This other way sounds too much like letting the squire "run in" your new bride!!