MOTO GUZZI California II Owner's Manual page 24

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RUNNING IN
During the running in period follow strictly these
recommendations:
1 Before starting allow the engine to warm up at
idling speed for a more or less period of time, ac-
cording to the external temperature.
2 Avoid exceeding the maximum permissible
speeds in each gear. Avoid running at the same
number of revolutions for long periods but change
gear frequently.
3 Before stopping reduce the speed gradually to
MAXIMUM RUNNING IN SPEEDS
Distance covered
Low gear
Up to 1000 (600 miles)
45 km
(29 mph)
prevent the various engine groups from undergo-
ing abrupt changes of temperature.
4 Ensure all operations specified in the service
voucher have been carried out at the stated mi-
leages.
5 Don't forget that proper bedding down of all
components will only occur after several thou-
sands of miles have been covered.
This will allow you to obtain excellent performance
from your motorcycle for a long period of time.
Maximum permissible speeds
2nd gear
•
3rd gear 4th gear high gear
65 km
•
85 km 100 km 115 km
(40 mph)
•
(53 mph) (63 mph)
(72 mph)
From 1000 km (600 miles)
55km ~80km
i
105 km 120 km
140 km
to 2000 km (1200 miles)
(34 mph) (4~ mph)
(63 mph)
(74 mph)
i
(87 mph)
-
From 2000 km (1200 miles) Gradually increase the above limits up to the maximum admissible
to 4000 km (2400 miles)
speed.