Jay Honeck wrote:
And I'll continue to run mine as suggested by the service manager at the
BMW shop when I bought my 1200LT ... "run it like you stole it." He
said that BMW engines that weren't run hard right from the get-go tended
not to seat the rings well and then always had oil consumption issues.
So far, at nearly 4,000 miles, so good! The K engine really sings above
6 grand!

With a motorcycle engine that is nearly disposable (and easily/cheaply
repairable) I agree 100%. Goose that hog till it squeals. Besides,
what's the worst thing that can happen if you blow it up?

With my aircraft engine, no way. Not only is my butt hanging
suspended two miles in the air, but the engine itself is currently
valued at nearly $30K. For that kind of money I will do things
gently, carefully, and by the book.

Does Lycoming tell you not to practice emergency landings? I hadn't
seen that before.

If believing a myth gives you comfort, then by all means. :-)

Matt