Riding Precautions - Honda VFR 800 Owner's Manual

Riding Precautions

Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle's future reliability and
performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
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acceleration.
Avoid hard braking.
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Ride conservatively.
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Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
Avoid excessively hard braking and sudden
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shifting to a lower gear.
Sudden braking can reduce the
a
motorcycle's stability.
Where possible, reduce speed before
a
turning; otherwise you risk wheel
slippage.
Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
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The wheels lock more easily on such
a
surfaces, and braking distances are
longer.
Avoid continuous braking.
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Repeated braking can overheat the
a
brakes, reducing their effectiveness.
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