Running-In - APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book

WARNING
Watch for skid hazards and changes in
the road surface.
Uneven road surfaces, rails, inspection
covers, painted signals, construction
site metal covers become slippery in
rainy weather and must be negotiated
carefully, smoothly and keeping the
vehicle upright.
Always signal your intention to change
lanes or direction in good time using
the direction indicators. Avoid sudden
manoeuvres. Switch off the direction
indicators immediately after changing
d i r e c t i o n . B e v e r y c a r e f u l w h e n
overtaking or being overtaken.
When it rains, large vehicles lift surface
wa t e r , w hi c h a f f e c t s v is ib i li t y . I n
addition, the slip stream may make you
lose control of the vehicle.
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RUNNING-IN

Proper engine running-in is essential to
preserving engine life and performance
over time. Twisty roads and gradients are
ideal to break in engine, suspension and
brakes effectively.
Vary speed frequently during running-in.
This will vary the amount of loading you will
be putting on engine parts so as to allow
them to cool down.
While it is important to place a certain
amount of stress on engine components
during the running-in period, take care not
to exceed.
NOTE
Top performance is only obtained
after covering the first 1500 km (937 mi).
Observe the following instructions:
◆
Do not flip the throttle open abruptly
when the engine is running at low speed,
both during and after the running-in
period.
◆
Apply the brakes gently and avoid hard,
prolonged braking until covering the first
100 km (62 mi). This will allow the brake
pad lining to break in properly rubbing on
the brake disks.
◆
During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never
exceed 6000 rpm.
WARNING
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have an
Official dealer carry out the
aprilia
"Post running-in" checks specified in
the periodic maintenance chart, see
page 63 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CHART). Failure to perform these
checks may lead to injury to yourself or
other people and/or vehicle damage.
◆
After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and until
covering 1500 km (937 mi), drive more
b r i s k l y , v a r y i n g s p e e d a n d u s i n g
maximum acceleration for just a few
seconds, in order to ensure better
coupling of the components; never
exceed 7500 rpm (see table).
◆
After the first 1500 km (937 mi), you can
expect higher performance from your
engine. However, never exceed the
maximum rpm allowed (11,000 rpm).
Recommended maximum engine rpm
Distance covered, km
(mi)
0 √ 1000 (0 √ 625)
1000 √ 1500 (625 √ 937)
over 1500 (937)
rpm
6000
7500
11000