9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
Danger of accidents Cold tires have reduced road grip.
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Ride the first miles carefully on every journey at moderate speed until the tires reach operating tem-
perature.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
Warning
Danger of accidents Total weight and axle loads influence the handling characteristic.
The overall weight consists of: motorcycle ready for operation and with a full tank, driver and passen-
ger with protective clothing and helmet, and luggage.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible overall weight or the axle loads.
Warning
Danger of accidents Pieces of luggage which have slipped impair the handling characteristic.
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Check that your luggage is fixed properly at regular intervals.
200 km (124 mi)