The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that the motorcycle is ridden is designated as the break-in period. If the motorcycle is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a “broken down” instead of a “broken in” motorcycle after a few thousand kilometers.
The following rules should be observed during the break-in period.
NOTE
When operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic low limits.
| WARNING New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control and injury. A break-in period of 160 km (100 miles) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid sudden and maximum braking and acceleration, and hard cornering. |
In addition to the above, at 1 000 km (600 mi) it is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual.
Front Footpeg PositionWater Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTICE
Never drop the water temperature sensor especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can
damage it.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance c ...
Starter Motor Assembly
Install the positive brush assy [A] and the starter motor
terminal [B] as shown in the figure.
Replace the O-ring [C] with a new one, and install it.
Install:
Brush Springs [A]
Negative Brush Assy [B]
Turn the stopper side [C] to inside.
Tighten:
Torque - Brush Holder S ...
Fuel Hose Replacement
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
WARNINGFuel is flammable and explosive under
certain conditions
and can cause severe burns. Be prepared
for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely
wiped up immediately. When the fue ...
