Running-In - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

WARNING
P a y v e r y c l o s e a t t e n t i o n t o a n y
obstacles or variations of the road
surface. Uneven roads, rails, manhole
covers, painted traffic stripes, traffic
dots all become slippery when wet.
Avoid particularly steel plates which are
s o m e t i m e s u s e d d u r i n g
m a i n t e n a n c e . T h e y b e c o me m o r e
slippery than ice once they are wet by
rain or other water source. If you must
ride on such surfaces, decrease your
speed and operate the throttle, brakes
and steering very gently.
Always use the turn signals any time
you intend to change lanes or change
direction, and avoid sudden or abrupt
turning.
Switch off the direction indicators as
soon as you have changed direction.
Overtake and pass only with care,
especially in rainy weather when a
water cloud created by larger vehicles
reduces visibility and the slip stream
could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.

RUNNING-IN

The internal parts of the engine and
transmission must be properly run-in to
ensure their long life and dependable
operation.
If possible, while breaking in your vehicle,
ride on hilly roads and/or roads with many
curves so that the engine and transmission
r o a d
undergo lots of speed changes. It is also
important that, during the run-in period, the
suspension and brakes be treated gently to
allow the mating parts to bed.
Therefore, avoid hard braking, high speeds
or very bumpy roads during the break-in
period.
NOTE
Only after the first 900 mi (1,500
km) of running-in you can expect the best
performance from the vehicle.
During break-in, obey the following
rules:
u Do not open the throttle abruptly or fully
at low engine speed. This rule applies
even after break-in has been completed.
u During the first 60 mi (100 km), apply the
brakes with caution, avoid sudden and
prolonged braking. This ensures correct
bedding-in of the pads on the discs.
During the first 600 mi (1,000 km), never
u
exceed 6,000 rpm.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been operated for
6 0 0 m i ( 1 , 0 0 0 k m ) p e r f o r m t h e
" c h e c k i n g o p e r a t i o n s " s h o w n i n
c o l u m n " A f t e r r u n n i n g - i n " o f t h e
R E G U L A R S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
CHART, see page 82. Rectify any faults
found. Failure to heed this warning
could lead to damage to your vehicle or
engine seizure or other malfunction
which could cause an upset and lead to
serious injury or even death.
u Between the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and
900 mi (1,500 km) drive more briskly,
changing speed and using maximum
acceleration for only a few seconds.
Never exceed 7,500 rpm.
u After the first 900 mi (1,500 km) if you
have fol lowe d the a bove b r eak-in
schedule, the engine should be fully
broken in, and will deliver maximum
performance. However, never exceed
the maximum allowed rpm (11,000 rpm).
Engine maximum rpm for the running-in
Mileage mi (km)
0 - 600 (0 - 1,000)
600 - 900
(1,000 - 1,500)
over 900 (1,500)
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Max. rpm
6,000
7,500
11,000
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