Running-In - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

General Information
Loosen the left hand side fastener and
rotate the seat around the two side
fixings to access the adjustment slot
under the seat.
Loosen, but do not remove, the two
nuts underneath the seat.
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1. Seat (shown removed for clarity)
2. Nuts
Slide the seat along the seat mount to
the desired position.
Tighten the nuts to 28 lbf ft (38 Nm).
Rotate the seat back to its original
position. Make sure that the front of the
seat mount is in contact with the frame.
Tighten the left hand side fastener to
35 lbf ft (48 Nm).
Install the front fastener and tighten to
35 lbf ft (48 Nm).
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Running-In

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Running-in is the name given to the
process that occurs during the first
hours of a new vehicle's operation.
In particular, internal friction in the
engine will be higher when components
are new. Later on, when continued
operation of the engine has ensured
that the components have 'bedded in',
this internal friction will be greatly
reduced.
A period of careful running-in will
ensure lower exhaust emissions, and
will optimize performance, fuel economy
and longevity of the engine and other
motorcycle components.
During the first 500 miles (800 km):
• Do not use full throttle;
• Avoid high engine speeds at all
times;
• Avoid riding at one constant engine
speed, whether fast or slow, for a
long period of time;
• Avoid aggressive starts, stops, and
rapid accelerations, except in an
emergency;
• Do not ride at speeds greater than
3/4 of maximum speed.
R.P.M.