Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption; Engine Break-In - Yamaha FJR1300ASW Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
G
Always return the throttle to the
closed position while changing
gears to avoid damaging the en-
gine, transmission, and drive
train, which are not designed to
withstand the shock of forced
shifting.
NOTE:
G When shifting from neutral to first
gear, the engine speed must be
lower than approximately 1300
r/min and the sidestand must be
5
up.
G Shifting up is impossible if the en-
gine speed is too low.
G
Shifting down is impossible if the
engine speed is too high.
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
G Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
G
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
G Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4500
r/min.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5400
r/min.
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