Riding The Motorcycle; Running-In Recommendations - Ducati Scrambler 1100 Owner's Manual

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Riding the motorcycle

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rotation speed
Rotation speed for running-in period and during
standard use (rpm):
1) Up to 1,000 km (621 mi);
2) From 1000 km (621 mi) to 2500 km (1553 mi).
Up to 1,000 Km (621 mi)
During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the rev
counter. It should never exceed: 5,500÷6,000 rpm.
During the first hours of riding, it is advisable to run
the engine at varying load and rpm, though still within
recommended limit.
To this end, roads with plenty of bends and even
slightly hilly areas are ideal for a most efficient
running-in of engine, brakes and suspensions.
For the first 100 km (62 mi) use the brakes gently.
Avoid sudden or prolonged braking. This will allow the
friction material on the brake pads to bed in against
the brake discs.
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2
For all mechanical parts of the motorcycle to adapt to
one another and above all not to adversely affect the
life of basic engine parts, it is advisable to avoid harsh
accelerations and not to run the engine at high rpm for
too long, especially uphill.
Furthermore, the drive chain should be inspected
frequently. Lubricate as required.
From 1000 km (621 mi) to 2500 km (1553 mi).
From 1,000 km (621 mi) to 2,500 km (1553 mi) you
can squeeze some more power out of your engine.
However never exceed 7 ,000 rpm.
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