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RIDING PRECAUTIONS
BREAK-IN
Description
The first 1600 km (1000 miles) is the most
important in the life of your motorcycle.
Proper operation during this break-in period
will help assure maximum life and perfor-
mance from your new motorcycle.
During the break-in period, avoid needless
idling, sudden acceleration or deceleration,
abrupt steering changes, or sudden braking.
The following guidelines explain proper
break-in procedures.
Maximum Engine Speed
Recommendation
The table below shows the maximum engine
speed recommendation during the break-in
period.
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”
(allowing 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.
Initial
800 km
(500 miles)
Below 4500 r/min
Up to
1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below 7000 r/min
Over
1600 km
(1000 miles)
Below Red zone
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