Stopping The Motorcycle; Break-In - GAS GAS FSE 400 - 2004 Service Manual

STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE

For maximum deceleration, close the throttle and apply both front
and rear brakes. Disengage the clutch as the motorcycle comes to
a stop. Independent use of the front or rear brake may be
advantageous under certain conditions.
Downshift progressively as speed is reduced to ensure good engine
response when you want to accelerate.
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BREAK-IN

To obtain the proper operating clerances in the engine and
transmission that are necessary for smooth engine performance
and reliability, a brief hour or 20 km of operation, run the engine at
low and moderate rpm.
NOTE
The slow riding necessary during the break-in period may cause
carbon to build up on the spark plug and foul it. If inspection
of the spark plug shows this to be the case, replace the standard
spark plug with a hotter spark plug for the duration of the b in
period.
1. Start the engine and let it run at idle until the engine is thoroughly
warmed up.
2. Stop and let the engine cool completely.
3. Start the engine and ride for 10 minutes at moderate speed -
NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.
4. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Be sure to check and
adjust chain slack and spoke tightness and make a general inspection.
5. Start the engine and ride for 20 minutes at moderate speed. -
NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.
6. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Check and adjust as
step. Then drain the coolant, remove the cylinder head, cylinder and
piston, and inspect these parts.
7. Install the parts removed.
8. Fill the radiator up to the bottom of the radiator filler, bleed the
air from the cooling system.
9. Start the engine and ride for 30 minutes at moderate speed -
NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.
10. Stop and let the engine cool completely, check and adjust.
11. After the break-in procedure has been properly carried out, the
motorcycle is ready for regular operation.
However, since recklessly high r/min (rpm) will lead to engine trouble,
take care to use the necessary skill and technique in operating the
motorcycle.
After break-in, install a new standard spark plug, and change
the transmission oil.
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