Royal Enfield Continental GT Owner's Manual page 42

Running In
Proper running-In is very important f or obtaining
maximum life and performance of a new motorcycle.
The following guidelines explain proper running-in
proc edures.
Since the engine is brand new, it should not be loaded
exc es sively for the first 2,000 kilometers (1,200
Miles). During the first few hundred kilometers, the
mating parts in the engine will wear and polis h
themselves to the correc t operating clearances.
Driving with prolonged full throttle operation, or in
any high speed conditions might result in excessive
heating of the engine and cause abnormal wear of
the moving parts and h enc e t he s am e mus t be
avoided.
1. 0-500 Kilometers (0-300 Miles):
T h e rec ommended s p eeds f or the f ir s t 5 00
Kilometers is below 50 to 60 Kmph (35 to 40 Mph).
During this period avoid operating the motorcycle
with full throttle opening. Stop the motorcycle for
about 5 to 10 minutes to let it cool down, after
every hour of running. Vary the speed of the
motorc yc le regularly during running but avoid
using the motorcycle above 1/2 throttle opening
position.
2. 501-2000 Kms (300-600 Miles):
The recommended speed is below 80
(45 to 50 Mph) .
Avoid driving the motorcycle with f ull throttle
opening . Vary t he s peed of the motorcyc le
regularly but avoid using the motorcycle above
3/4 th throttle opening position.
3. 2001 kms (1,200 Miles) and above
Avoi d prol onged f ull-th rottle operation. Vary
speed occasionally.
CAUTION:
After covering the first 500 kilometers, Please replace
the engine oil and oil filter element.
Royal Enf i eld
cons equently require f orc ed air cooling over the
cylin der and h ead to maintain pr oper oper ating
temperature. Extended periods of idling may over
heat the engine, resulting in serious engine damage.
DO NOT run the engine at extremely high RPM with
clutch disengaged or transmission in neutral as it
can cause serious engine damage.
An engine running for long distances at high speed
must be given close attention to avoid overheating
90 kmph
and possible engine damage.
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