Break-In; Break·in - Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate 1981 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 Tempera-
ture Starting Proced ure.
4B
BREAK-IN
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
not operate the motorcycle at more
80% of the lower RED ZONE RPM
in any gear. Avoid full throttle opera
and do not opera te fora long time at
speed.
During initial break·in, newly rna
surfaces will be in contact with each 0
and these surfaces will wear in qui
Break-in maintenance at 600
(IOOOkm) is designed to compensate
this initial minor wear. Timely
pen
ance of the break-in maintenance
ensure optimum service life and pen
ance from the engine.
NOTE: (USA ONLY)
After break-in maintenance, remove
"BREAK-I " caution label from
speedometer lens.