Hi, yes I've read that before but I've still ran all my cars and bikes to the manufacturers book, but this time it really does seem to be a liitle hard on the engine because you can easily be doing over 80mph during the first 500, even when it's run in I can't see me doing much more than 4000 rpm.
Out of interest what type of run in have others done on this forum?
Perhaps not in 6th gear (very often), but running it up to 5800 going through the lower gears is not all that unusual for some riders. My "normal" shift point is 3500-4000, and I never let the RPM get below 2K when moving, even on flat ground...it lugs the engine, which is horrible for it.
I am personally a firm beleiver in running the RPM up to at least 3500, then letting the engine brake the bike back down to 2K, usually 3rd gear runs for the first 50 miles or so. I think it helps seat the rings better, but I could be full of chit too...