This is directly from his website...
Very interesting and believable theory here IMO... "Nowadays, "Break-in according to the manual" has nothing to do with the engine !! Think: It's all about avoiding lawsuits from riders who have crashed their new bikes !!
(The motorcycle manufacturers simply don't trust you to use your own judgment.) By using the threat of severe engine damage, new riders are scared into riding slower
as they get used to their new bike. Fear is a powerful motivator. More people have their thoughts and actions
controlled by fear than by any other source. Ironically, leaky rings cause combustion blow-by, which is high in acid content. These acids contaminate the oil, and are harmful to all internal engine parts. "The owner's manual break in" actually increases the amount of acid circulating throughout the engine !! Think: If engines lasted longer there would be fewer sales of parts, service and of course ... new bikes !! Increasing sales and minimizing lawsuits. It's a business decision.
Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with actually breaking in your engine for the best reliability and power."
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