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 PositionWarning Indicator Light (LED)
Light (LED) Inspection
The warning indicator light (LED) [A] is used for the FI indicator,
immobilizer indicator (immobilizer equipped models),
water temperature warning indicator and oil pressure
warning indicator.
In this model, the warning indicator light (LED) (FI/immobilizer)
goes ...
Ball Bearing and Needle Bearing
Do not remove pressed ball or needle unless removal is
absolutely necessary. Replace with new ones whenever
removed. Press bearings with the manufacturer and size
marks facing out. Press the bearing into place by putting
pressure on the correct bearing race as shown.
Pressing the incorrect ra ...
ESD Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the electronic steering damper unit (see Steering
Damper Removal in the Steering chapter).
Connect a digitalmeter to the ESD actuator connector [A].
Measure the ESD actuator resistance.
ESD Actuator Resistance
Connections: BK lead [1] ← ...
