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Running-in Recommendations
Running-in is essential to preserve engine life and performance over time. Twisty roads and gradients are ideal to run
in the engine, brakes and suspension effectively. The first 1000 km is a running-in period for your motorcycle.
Maximum engine speed during running-in 0 to 1000 km - below 7000 rpm
During the first 1000 km, avoid the full throttle starts and rapid acceleration, which could expose the engine parts to
excessive stress. It is advisable to run the engine at varying load and rpm, though still within recommended rpm limit.
Avoid riding at constant engine rpm for prolonged periods.
During initial running, use brakes gently. Do not brake hard or keep brake applied for too long to enable a correct
break-in of brake pad friction material against the brake discs.
To allow all the mechanical parts of motorcycle to adapt each another, and to avoid reduction of engine components
life, it is advisable to avoid sudden acceleration and running the engine at high rpm for too long, especially uphill.
Check the drive chain frequently and if required adjust it. Also ensure that the chain is lubricated as required to
increase its service life.
RUNNING-IN INFORMATION
On completion of running -in period, scheduled maintenance service should be observed carefully without fail. Failure to
comply with this will result in damage to the engine parts and other key parts of the vehicle or shorter engine life.
Keeping to the running-in recommendations will ensures longer engine life and reduce the need for overhauls and re-tuning.
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