Engine Break-In - Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFR 2002 Owner's Manual

Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration
shown in the table below.
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Acceleration
shift point
mi/h (km/h)
1st → 2nd
13 (20)
2nd → 3rd
19 (30)
3rd → 4th
25 (40)
4th → 5th
31 (50)
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
are
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
For this reason, you should read the
Deceleration
following material carefully.
shift point
mi/h (km/h)
Since the engine is brand new, do not
16 (25)
put an excessive load on it for the first
16 (25)
1,000 mi (1,600 km). The various parts
16 (25)
in the engine wear and polish them-
16 (25)
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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0–600 mi (0–1,000 km)
Avoid
1/3 throttle.
600–1,000 mi (1,000–1,600 km)
Avoid
1/2 throttle.
CAUTION:
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After 600 mi (1,000 km) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced.
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prolonged operation above
prolonged operation above
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