Running-In; Riding - Honda CB Hornet 2016 Owner's Manual

RUNNING-IN

Help assure your vehicle's future reliability
and performance by paying extra attention
to how you ride during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts
and rapid acceleration.

RIDING

Review Vehicle Safety (page 1-6) before
you ride.
Make sure the side stand is fully retracted
before riding the vehicle. If the stand is
extended, it may interfere with control
during a left turn.
1. After the engine has been warmed up,
the vehicle is ready for riding.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the
clutch lever and depress the gearshift
pedal to shift into 1st (low) gear.
3. Slowly release the clutch lever and
at the same time gradually increase
engine speed by opening the throttle.
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Coordination of the throttle and clutch
lever will assure a smooth positive start.
4. When the vehicle attains a moderate
speed, close the throttle, pull in the
clutch lever and shift to 2nd gear by
raising the gearshift pedal.
5. Coordinate the throttle and brakes for
smooth deceleration.
6. Both front and rear brakes should be
used at the same time and should not
be applied strongly enough to lock the
wheel, or braking effectiveness will be
reduced and control of the vehicle be
difficult.
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