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8 PREPARING FOR USE
(All EXC models)
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(All XC‑W models)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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Get used to handling the motorcycle on a suitable surface before undertaking a more challenging trip.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcycle.
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Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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If you carry luggage, make sure you secure it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and
ensure even weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.
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The maximum permissible overall weight and the maximum permissible axle loads must not be exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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Check the spoke tension. (
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Run in the engine. (
8.2
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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine performance
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
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Adjust the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
Info
When off road, it is recommended that you are accompanied by another person on another vehicle so
that you can help each other.
Info
Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
p. 112)
Info
The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
p. 38)
Running in the engine
During the first 3 operating hours
During the first 5 operating hours
p. 95)
p. 96)
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p. 101)
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p. 136)
335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
< 70 %
< 100 %
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