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 PositionRear Wheel Installation
Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
Fit the collars on the both sides of the hub.
Left Side Collar [A]
Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange)
Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the
swingarm.
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Transmission Assy Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] until it is bottomed.
Turn the oil seal side to the bottom.
Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Install the bearing holder [B].
Turn the flat side to the bottom.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the bearing
holder bolts [C].
Tighten: ...
Hub Bearing Installation
Before installing the hub bearings, blow any dirt or foreign
particles out of the hub with compressed air to prevent
contamination of the bearings.
Replace the bearings with new ones.
Install the bearings by using the bearing driver set which
does not contact the bearing inner race.
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