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Try to do most of your rid-
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ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
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Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speeds
-1
<5500 min
(Odometer read-
ing 0...200 km)
z
-1
<6500 min
(Odometer read-
ing 200...400 km)
-1
<7500 min
(Odometer read-
ing 400...600 km)
maximum engine rpm for short
bursts (Odometer reading
600...900 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
Mileage until the first
running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp in-
clines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for-
ward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the motor-
cycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel. The
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use of
the dynamic increase in load at
the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.
In the extreme sudden-stop brak-
ing situations that are trained so
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