Break-In - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, it may be flooded with excess
fuel. To clear a flooded engine, turn the
engine stop switch OFF and push the
choke lever right all the way to Fully Open
(B). Open the throttle fully and crank the
engine with the electric starter for 5
seconds. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the
engine stop switch ON and follow the High
Air Temperature Starting Procedure.
BREAK-IN
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do
not operate the motorcycle at more than
80% of the lower RED ZONE RPM limit
in any gear. Avoid full throttle operation,
and do not operate for a long lime at one
speed.
During initial break-in, newly machined
surfaces will be in contact with each other
and these surfaces will wear in quickly.
Break-in maintenance at 600 miles
(IOOOkm) is designed to compensate for
this initial minor wear. Timely perform-
ance of the break-in maintenance will
ensure optimum service life and perform-
ance from the engine.
NOTE: (USA ONLY)
After break-in maintenance, remove the
"BREAK-It''' caution label from the
speedometer lens.