Running-In - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

USE
2.6.5.

RUNNING-IN

The running-in of the engine is essential to ensure its life and
correct operation.
If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or roads with many
bends, so that the engine, suspensions and brakes undergo
a more effective running-in. During running-in, change
speed. By doing this, the components are first "loaded" and
then "relieved" and the engine parts can thus cool down.
Even if it is important to stress the engine components
during running-in, take care not to exceed.
Follow these recommendations:
- Do not open the throttle completely if the speed is low,
both during and after running-in.
- for the first 3 hours of operation, never open throttles
more than half their way and never go beyond 8000
rpm,
- for the following 12 hours never open throttles more
than 75% of their travel.
NOTE Even after running-in, avoid riding at such rpm as to
have the rpm limiter trip, i.e.:
- SXV 450 12000 rpm
- SXV 550 11500 rpm
- RXV 450 11500 rpm
- RXV 550 11000 rpm
WARNING
Limiter warning light (not the CPU limiter) is set
in-house to 8000 rpm, see INSTRUMENT PANEL
for its final setting.
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