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 PositionMuffler Body Installation
Replace the muffler body gasket [A] with a new one.
Install the muffler body gasket to the premuffler chamber
[B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces premuffler
chamber.
Install the muffler body clamp [C] as shown in the figure.
Insert the projection [D] into the slot [ ...
Air Intake Duct Disassembly
(Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
Remove:
Air Intake Duct (see Air Intake Duct Removal)
Seal [A] and Screen [B]
Turn the air intake valve actuator [C] counterclockwise
(90°).
Remove the shaft [A] of the air intake valve actuator.
Remove:
Pad [A]
Screws [B]
Air Intake Valve [C]
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Valve Clearance Inspection
NOTE
Valve clearance must be checked and adjusted when
the engine is cold (at room temperature).
Remove:
Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal
in the Electrical System chapter)
Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal
in the Engine Top End chapter)
Turn t ...
