[medioXcore]

Hey everybody. I should be picking up my C5 on Tuesday. It's currently sitting in its crate at the dealership. I currently ride a Buell Blast, which is also a thumper. Is there anything I should know about the RE?  I know it's not a powerhouse or speed demon, which is what attracted me to them. Well, that and the vintage styling. Thanks in advance! 

[GSS]

Welcome to the group!  Hopefully you have a good dealer who does the setup correctly.  Very basic stuff is to keep it below 50-55 mph for the first 300 miles, do an oil change and gradually creep up on the speeds until it is full broken in at about 1500 miles. Most of us do another oil change at 600 miles as well to get rid of the tiny metal flakes that you will see on the oil drain plug magnet.  The stock spark plugs are not that great so an NGK BPR6ES or NGK BPR6EIX is highly recommended.  Otherwise have fun.....!!!

GSS

[Arizoni]

You probably already know, a new Royal Enfield needs to be ridden without 'pushing' it hard for the first 300 miles.
They recommend not using over 1/2 throttle or exceeding 40 mph during this phase although my dealer said 45 mph was a more realistic number and a lot less likely to get me run over by the cagers.
The first oil change at 300 miles will show a lot of metal chips so it is important to clean the two magnets, the oil pump inlet screen and to change the oil filter.  (The oil filter is not available from any auto parts store.  It is special and is available from NfieldGear in a 5 pack that is well worth buying. Call 800-358-0938 unless your going to have your dealer change the oil and filter for you.

[medioXcore]

Thanks guys. I can't wait to pick her up. I live in Hawaii so it's going to take some time to get her broken in. My commute is maybe five miles each way. I may take a day trip around though. The one thing that worries me is I live on one side of the island and the dealer is on the other. In between us is a mountain. (Not a big one, but a mountain nonetheless). There's only three ways over said mountain, two highways and one interstate. Do you think she'll make it up and over without any issues?

[High On Octane]

Congrats on the bike and welcome to the forum!

That's a tough one to decide.  How steep are the grades on that mountain and what are the posted speeds?  Those will be the 2 biggest factors.

Scottie J

[medioXcore]

I'm not sure of the grades. The speed limit on the interstate is 60mph, 55mph on the two highways.

[GSS]

It might be best to trailer it home, or take the slowest highway, keep around 50ish and stop every 10-15 miles to enjoy the scenery and give the engine a break.

[retrolynn]

Medio: I picked up my b5 at a dealer 120 miles away,rode it 100 miles,dealer changed the oil and filter,and checked everything. I then rode it home,no more than 45mph. I had to go over a 6mile long pass,all 2 lane. No problems,and the motor was not very hot on the other side. Just dont lug it. I live in Montana,so lots of mountains!I wish you as good an experience with your new bike.

[medioXcore]

Thanks for the kind words. Since my wife is driving me down there, I'll just have her follow me and act as a buffer of sorts. I really wish the dealer was open on Mondays!

[Arctictanker]

Welcome and nice choice.  My wife, also a rider, followed me back from the dealer.  It is a handy buffer especially since some stretches on my trip had faster posted speed limits than 40-45.  She actually had to change lanes behind me to give me an opening to move over.  Signal was on and everything.  Arizoni is correct and it took a while to break in. It can be nerve wracking but worth it.

[retrolynn]

Our experiences were very much the same! My wife,and knowledgeable friend followed me home,in our van,half at night. They had the flashers on after dark,and traffic was courteous.I only did this after riding the first 100 miles in the town where I got the bike. They changed the oil,and the mechanic-owner went over the bike. So far it has been a good experience,being a Fathers Day gift from my wife!

[Ryan J]

Gratz on the new bike.  I also live in Hawaii and picked up the  2012 Military Green C5 about 2 months ago.  I like in Kapolei and took the Pali to Nimitz.  Speed wasn't to much of an issue, had a few people passing me but i was able to keep it under 40 the whole way home.

[ROVERMAN]

Guys, it really isn't necessary to keep it under 40. This is not an Iron Barrel, no lugging or high revving, no more than 1/2 throttle, you are good to go.
Roverman.

[High On Octane]

Guys, it really isn't necessary to keep it under 40. This is not an Iron Barrel, no lugging or high revving, no more than 1/2 throttle, you are good to go.
Roverman.

Have you ridden up a mountain?  It's hard NOT to lug the motor, especially on anything over a 4-5% grade.  On a 6% grade most 4 cylinder cars require full throttle just to maintain 55 mph.

[medioXcore]

Gratz on the new bike.  I also live in Hawaii and picked up the  2012 Military Green C5 about 2 months ago.  I like in Kapolei and took the Pali to Nimitz.  Speed wasn't to much of an issue, had a few people passing me but i was able to keep it under 40 the whole way home.

Did you pick yours up at Domenicos?  I was thinking taking either H3 or Likelike. I live by Kalihi, so the H3 will be the most direct route. Hell, I may just go up and around, take the scenic route. We'll see how the weather holds.