Running-In - Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Owner's Manual

RUNNING-IN
During initial running-in, newly machined surfaces will be in
contact with each other and these surfaces will wear in quick-
ly. Running-in maintenance at 1,000 km (600 miles) is design-
ed to compensate for this initial minor wear. Timely perfor-
mance of running-in maintenance will ensure optimum service
life and performance from the engine.
The general rules areas follows:
1. Never labour the engine with full throttle at low engine
speeds. This rule is applicable not only during running-in
but at all times.
2. Maximum continuous engine speed during the first 1,000
km (600 miles) must not exceed 4,000 min-
1
(rpm)
3. Increase the maximum continuous engine speed by 1,000
min-
1
(rpm) between odometer readings of 1,000 km (600
miles) and 1,600 km (1,000 miles). Drive briskly, vary
speeds frequently and use full throttle for short bursts only.
Do not exceed 5,500 min-
1
(rpm).
4. Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1,600 km (1,000
miles), you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle
operation. However, do not exceed 5,500 -rnin-
1
(rpm) at
any time (tachometer RED ZONE limit).
CAUTION:
• The red zone indicates the maximum limits of engine speed
and running the engine in the red zone will adversely affect
its service life.
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