Honda ST1100 1996+ Owner's Manual page 42

High Air Temperature 35°C (95°F) or above:
1. Do not use the choke.
2. Open the throttle slightly.
3. Start the engine.
Low Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) or below:
1. Follow steps 1 - 2 under "Normal Air Temperature".
2. When engine speed begins to pick up, operate the choke lever to keep fast idle at
2,000 - 2,500 min
3. Continue warming up the engine until it runs smoothly and responds to the throttle
when the choke lever is at fully OFF (A).
CAUTION:
Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about 5 minutes at normal air

temperature may cause exhaust pipe discoloration.
Extended use of the choke may impair piston and cylinder wall lubrication.

Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess fuel. To clear
a flooded engine, leave the engine stop switch on
to Fully OFF (A). Open the throttle fully and crank the engine for 5 seconds. If the engine
starts, quickly close the throttle, then open it slightly if idling is unstable. If the engine does
not start, wait 10 seconds, then follow the "High Air Temperature" Starting Procedure,
RUNNING-IN
During initial running-in, newly machined surfaces will be in contact with each other and
these surfaces will wear in quickly. Running-in maintenance at 1,000 km (600 miles) is
designed to compensate for this initial minor wear. Timely performance of running-in
maintenance will ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine.
The general rules are as follows:
1. Never lug 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
3. Increase the maximum continuous engine speed by 1,000 min
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 6,000
-1
min (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 8,000 min
- indicated by the beginning of the tachometer redzone. (Do not let the tachometer
needle enter the red zone.)
-1
(rpm).
-1
(rpm).
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(RUN) and push the choke lever forward
-1
(rpm) between
-1
(rpm)
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