Engine Break-In - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250P Owner's Manual

To decelerate
1. Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
20 km/h (12.5 mi/h). If the engine
is about to stall or runs very rough-
ly, pull the clutch lever in and use
the brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and
shown in the table below.
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Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st 2nd 16 (9.9)
2nd 3rd 24 (14.9)
3rd 4th 32 (19.9)
4th 5th 40 (24.9)
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
deceleration are
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km (1,000 mi).
For this reason, you should read the
Deceleration
following material carefully.
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Since the engine is brand new, do not
20 (12.5)
put an excessive load on it for the first
20 (12.5)
1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts
20 (12.5)
in the engine wear and polish them-
20 (12.5)
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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