Break-In; Riding - Honda Goldwing GL1100 Aspencade 1982 Owner's Manual

Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, it may be flooded with excess
fuel. To clear a flooded engine, tum the
engine stop switch OFF and push the
choke knob down to Fully Open (B),
Open the throttle fully and crank the
engine with the electric starter for 5
seconds. Turn the engine stop switch
ON and follow the High Air Temperature
Starting Procedure.
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BREAK-IN
During the first 600 miles (\,000 km), do
not operate the ij1Dtorcycle at more than
80% (about 6400 rpm) of the maximum
speed in any gear. Avoid full throttle
operation, and do not operate for a long
time at ooe speed.
During initial break-in, newly machined
surfaces will be in contact with each other
and these surfaces will wear in quickly.
Break-in maintenance at 600 miles
(IOOOkm) is designed to compensate for
this initial minor wear. Timely perfor-
mance of the break-in maintenance
will
ensure optimum service life and perfor-
mance from the engine.
NOTE: (USA ONLY)
*
After break-in maintenance, remove the
"BREAK-IN" caution label from the
speedometer lens.
RIDING
• Review Motorcycle SafelY (pages J- 9)
be!ore.."ou ride.
• Make' sure the side stand is fully re-
tracted before riding the motorcycle.
If the stand is extended, it may interfere
with control during a left turn.
• Do not downshift when traveling at
a speed that would force the engine to
overrev in the next lower gear, or rouse
the rear wheel to lose traction.
L-,- ,
Shifting
pattern
Proper shifting will provide better fuel
economy. When changing gears under
normal conditions, use the shifting points
recommended by Honda as follows:
Shifting Up:
From I st to 2nd 19 mph (30 km/h)
From 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
From 3rd
to
4th 31 mph (50 km/h)
From 4th to 5th 37 mph (60 km/h)
Shifting Down:
From 5th to 4th 25 mph (40 km/h)
From 4th to 3rd 19 mph (30 km/h)
Disengage the clutch when the speed
drops below 9 mph (15 km/h), when
engine roughness
is
evident, or when.
engine stalling is imminent; and shift
down to I st gear for acceleration.
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