Break-In; Maximum Engine Speed Recommendation; Vary The Engine Speed; Breaking In The New Tires - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
Previous sections explains how
important proper break-in is to achiev-
ing maximum life and performance
from your new Suzuki. The following
guidelines explain proper break-in
procedures.
BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES
New tires need proper break-in to
assure maximum performance, just
as the engine does. Wear in the tread
surface by gradually increasing your
cornering lean angles over the first
160 km (100 miles) before attempting
maximum performance. Avoid hard
acceleration, hard cornering, and
hard braking for the first 160 km (100
RECOMMENDATION
This table shows the maximum rec-
ommended engine speed during the
break-in period.
MAXIMUM ENGINE SPEED
800
km Below
I
initial (500 miles)
I
I
miles)
1600 km Below
I
up (1000 miles)
I
1600 km Below
Over
(l000 miles)
I
l0500 rpm
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed should be varied
and not held at a constant speed.
This allows the parts to be "loaded"
with pressure, and then unloaded,
allowing the parts to cool. This aids
the mating process of the parts. It is
essential that some stress be placed
on the engine components during
break-in to ensure this mating pro-
cess. Do not, though, apply excessive
load on the engine.
Failure to perform break-in of the
tires could cause tire slip and loss
of control.
Use extra care when riding on new
tires. Perform proper break-in of
the tires as described in this sec-
tion and avoid hard acceleration,
hard cornering, and hard braking
for the first 160 km (100 miles).