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AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED
Operating the engine at constant l o w
speed (light load) can cause parts t c
glaze and not seat in. Allow thc
engine to accelerate freely througt
the gears, without exceeding the rec
ommended maximum limits. Do not
however, use full throttle for the firs
1600 km (1 000 miles).
ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO
CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING
Allow sufficient idling time after warn
or cold engine start up before apply
ing load or rewing the engine. Thi:
allows time for the lubricating oil t c
reach all critical engine components.
OBSERVE YOUR FIRST AND MOST
CRITICAL SERVICE
The initial service (1000 km mainte
nance) is the most important servicc
your motorcycle will receive. Durin{
break-in operation, all of the enginf
components will have mated togethe
and seated. Maintenance required a:
part of the initial service includes cor
rection of all adjustments, tightenin:
of all fasteners and replacement o
dirty oil. Timely performance of thi:
service will help make sure you ge
the best service life and performancc
from the engine.
NOTE: The
1000
km
(600
miles) ser
vice should be performed as outline(
in the INSPECTION AND MAINTE
NANCE section of this Owner's Man
ual. Pay particular attention to thc
CAUTION and WARNING in that sec
tion.
'SPECTION BEFORE
Failure to inspect and maintain
your
motoicycle
properly
increases the chance of an acci-
dent or equipment damage.
Always perform a pre-ride inspec-
tion before each ride. Refer to the
table on page 32 for check items.
For further details, refer to the
INSPECTION
AND
MAINTE-
NANCE section.
Using worn, improperly inflated,
or incorrect tires will reduce sta-
bility and can cause an accident.
Follow all instructions in the
TIRES section in this owner's
manual.
efore riding the motorcycle, be sure
1
check the following items. Never
nderestimate the importance of
iese checks. Perform all of them
efore riding the motorcycle.
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