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Suzuki 2004 VL800 - Inspection Before Riding; Pre-Ride Inspection Importance; Performing Pre-Ride Checks

Suzuki 2004 VL800
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6. Twist the spring tension ring to
the desired position with the
adjuster provided in the tool
kit. Position 1 provides the
softest spring tension and
position 7 provides the stiffest.
This motorcycles is delivèred
from the factory with its
adjuster set on the 4 position.
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NOTE: If it is hard to adjust the
spring pre-road, remove the four
screws and move the battery box.
BREAK-IN
The first 800 km (500 miles) is the
most important in the life of your
motorcycle, Proper operation dur-
ing this break-in period will help
assure maximum life and perfor-
mance from your new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain
proper break-in procedures.
Maximum Throttle Opening
Recommendation
The table below shows the maxi-
mum throttle opening recommen-
dation during the break-in period.
Up to 800 km
Less than
(500 miles)
1/2 throttle
Up to 1600 km
Less than
(1000 miles)
3/4 throttle
~ Vary the Engine Speed
; Vary the engine speed during the
break-in period. This allows the
" parts to "load" (aiding the mating
process) and then "unload"(allow-
ing the parts to cool). Although it
is essential to place some stress
on. the engine components during
break-in, you must be careful not
to load the engine too much.
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