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Engine RPM
When started from cold, allow the motorcycle a
moment to warm up and for oil to properly
circulate within the engine before revving/riding
the motorcycle. When riding, avoid high engine
speeds until the engine reaches proper operating
temperature.
Your motorcycle is not designed for extended
periods of revving at engine speeds in excess of
8000 rpm. Riding with the engine revving at
speeds in excess of 8000 rpm can result in
damage and engine-revolution excursions above
this limit are logged in the control unit's memory.
CCM refuses to accept liability for engine damage
if engine-revolution excursions above this limit
are stored in the control unit's memory.
Running in
See
Maintenance
section
for
instructions.
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed down before they
can achieve their optimum friction levels. You can
compensate for this initial reduction in braking
efficiency by exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can extend stopping distance by
a significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be
roughened by riding in a restrained manner at
gradually increasing lean angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in procedure is essential
if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip. Tyres do
not have their full grip when new and there is a
risk of accidents at extreme angles of lean.
Avoid extreme angles of lean.
Loading the motorcycle
Always use caution when loading luggage onto
running-in
the motorcycle.
Ensure the weight is evenly distributed between
the left and right sides and the weight is as close
to the centre of the motorcycle as possible.
Loading the extreme rear of the
motorcycle with a lot of weight can
adversely affect the motorcycles handling.
Never exceed the motorcycles maximum gross
weight (see Technical Information).
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