Engine Break-In - Yamaha VMAX VMX12P Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
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Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st → 2nd
16 (10.0)
2nd → 3rd
24 (15.0)
3rd → 4th
32 (20.0)
4th → 5th
40 (25.0)
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km (1,000 mi).
For this reason, you should read the
Deceleration
following material carefully.
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Since the engine is brand new, do not
20 (12.5)
put an excessive load on it for the first
20 (12.5)
1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts
20 (12.5)
in the engine wear and polish them-
20 (12.5)
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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0–1,000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid
4,500 r/min.
1,000–1,600 km (600–1,000 mi)
Avoid
5,500 r/min.
CAUTION:
_
After 1,000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced.
_
1,600 km (1,000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
CAUTION:
_
G
G
_
5-5
prolonged operation
prolonged operation
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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above
above
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