Engine Break-In - Yamaha V-Star XVS1100AWR Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
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Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st → 2nd
20 (12.4)
2nd → 3rd
30 (18.6)
3rd → 4th
40 (24.9)
4th → 5th
50 (31.1)
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
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
—
put an excessive load on it for the first
25 (15.5)
1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts
25 (15.5)
in the engine wear and polish them-
25 (15.5)
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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0–1,000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid
1/3 throttle.
1,000–1,600 km (600–1,000 mi)
Avoid
1/2 throttle.
CAUTION:
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After 1,000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced.
_
1,600 km (1,000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
CAUTION:
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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prolonged operation above
prolonged operation above
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