Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption; Engine Break-In - Yamaha Drag Star XVS650 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
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Your motorcycle's fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
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reduce fuel consumption:
Warm up the engine before
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riding.
Turn off the starter (choke) as
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soon as possible.
Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
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gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not double-clutch or rev the
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engine while shifting down and
avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
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of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km.
For this reason we ask that you care-
fully read the following material. Be-
cause the engine is brand new, you
must not put an excessive load on it for
the first 1,600 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full throttle operation, or any condition
which might result in excessive heat-
ing of the engine, must be avoided.
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0 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
1,000 ~ 1,600 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
1/2 throttle.
CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter
and final gear oil.
1,600 km and beyond
Proceed with normal riding.
CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the break-in period, consult
a Yamaha dealer immediately.
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