Engine Break-In - Yamaha Virago XV535M Owner's Manual

OPERATION
AND
IMPORTANT
RIDING
POINTS
Engine
break-in
There
is
never a
more
important period
in
the
life
of
your motorcycle than the
period
between
zero
and
1,000
km
(600
mi).
For
this
reason
we
ask
that
you
carefully
read the
following materi-
al.
Because
the engine
is
brand new,
you must
not put
an
excessive load
on
it
for
the
first
1
,000
km
(600
mi).
The
various parts
in
the engine
wear and
polish
themselves
to
the correct oper-
ating clearances. During
this
period,
prolonged
full
throttle
operation, or
any
condition
which might
result
in
exces-
sive heating
of
the engine,
must be
avoided.
0-150 km
(0-90
mi)
Avoid operation
above
1/3
throttle.
Stop the
engine and
let
it
cool
for
5
to
10 minutes
after
every hour
of
opera-
tion.
Vary
the
speed
of
the
motorcycle
from time
to time.
Do
not
operate
it
at
one
set
throttle position.
150
-500
km
(90
-300
mi)
Avoid prolonged
operation
above
1/2
throttle.
Rev
the
motorcycle
freely
through the
gears, but
do
not
use
full
throttle
at
any
time.
500 ~
1,000
km
(300 - 600
mi)
Avoid
cruising
speeds
in
excess
of
3/4
throttle.
1,000
km
(600 mi)
and beyond
Avoid prolonged
full-throttle
operation.
Vary speed
occasionally.
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CAUTION:
If
any
engine
trouble
should occur
during the
break-in period,
consult a
Yamaha
dealer immediately.
CAUTION:
After
1
,000
km
(600 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the
engine
oil,
oil
filter
and
final
gear
oil.
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