Engine Break-In - Yamaha Royal Star XVZ1300A Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,000 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
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this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged
1/2 throttle. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
3/4 throttle.
CAUTION:
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After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter
and final gear oil.
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1,000 km and beyond
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Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary speed occasionally.
CAUTION:
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult a
Yamaha dealer immediately.
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operation above
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