Running-In - MOTO GUZZI BREVA V1100 Manual

WARNING
Watch out for obstacles or sudden
changes in the road surface.
Rough roads, rails, manhole covers,
road markings, large steel plates near
roadwork become slippery in the wet
and should be avoided or negotiated
with the greatest care, riding carefully
and keeping the vehicle upright.
Signal your intention to change lane or
t u r n i n g o o d t i m e u s i n g t h e t u r n
indicators and avoid sudden swerving
or movements.
Switch off the turn indicators as soon
as you have finished turning.
Be extremely careful when overtaking
or being overtaken.
When riding in the rain, the spray
thrown up by the tyres of large vehicles
will reduce your vision; the air wave
created by a large vehicle may make
you lose control of the vehicle.

RUNNING-IN

Correct engine running-is essential to
ensuring proper performance and durability.
Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effective
running-in of engine, suspension and brakes.
Vary speed frequently during the running-in
period.
This will allow engine parts to be alternately
loaded and unloaded, allowing them to cool
down when unloaded.
NOTE
It is possible that during the first
period of use the clutch slightly smells as if
something was burnt inside. This condition is
normal and will stop as soon as clutch plates
run in.
While it is important to put some stress on
engine components during running-in, it is
equally important to avoid extreme load
conditions.
NOTE
From 2000 km (1250 mi) onward,
the engine is ready to provide top
performance.
Follow these recommendations:
Do not flip the throttle open abruptly with the
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engine running at low rpm - either during or
after the running-in period.
Until you have covered the first 100 km (62
u
mi), use the brakes gently and avoid harsh,
prolonged braking. This will help the brake
pads bed in properly against the brake
discs.
During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never
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exceed 5000 rpm.
WARNING
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have a
Moto Guzzi Authorised dealer carry out
the "Post running-in" checks specified in
the periodic maintenance chart, see page
58 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART).
Failure to perform these checks may lead
to injury to yourself or other people and/or
vehicle damage.
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and until
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2000 km (1250 mi), ride more briskly,
varying speed and using maximum
acceleration for just a few seconds, this is to
ensure better coupling of the components;
never exceed 6000 rpm (see table).
After the first 2000 km (1250 mi) you may
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run the engine harder, however, without
exceeding the maximum rpm allowed
(7600 rpm).
Recommended maximum engine rpm
Distance covered km
(mi)
0 √ 1000 (0 √ 625)
1000 √ 2000 (625 √ 1250)
over 2000 (1250)
use and maintenance Breva
rpm
5000
6000
7600
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