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OPERATION
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CHECKS BEFORE AND AFTER USE
For safe driving and long vehicle life you should:
1 Check all fl uid levels.
2 Check the correct operation of the brakes and brake pad wear (page 45).
3 Check pressure, general condition and thickness of tread.
4 Check that the spokes are properly tightened.
5 Check the tensioning of the chain (page 53).
6 Check the adjustment and the operation of all the cable controls.
7 Inspect all the nuts and bolts.
8 With the engine running, check the operation of the headlight, the rear and brake
lights, the indicators, the warning lights and the horn.
9 Wash the motorcycle thoroughly after off-road use (page 59).
RUNNING IN
The running-in period lasts approximately 15 hours, during which it is advisable to:
1 During the fi rst 3 hours of operation the engine should only be used to ap-
proximately 50 percent of its power. In addition, the engine speed should not
exceed 7,000 rpm.
2 For the next 12 hours of operation the engine should only be used to about
75 percent of its power.
WARNING
After the fi rst 3 hours change the engine and gear oil.
This procedure should be followed each time piston, piston rings, cylinder, crankshaft
or crankshaft bearings are replaced.
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