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 PositionCoolant Reserve Tank Installation
Install the following to the coolant reserve tank [A].
Pad [B]
Gasket [C]
Cap [D]
Collar [E]
Install the coolant reserve tank and tighten the bolt [F].
Run the hoses correctly (see Cable,Wire, and Hose Routing
section in the Appendix chapter).
Fill the coolant reserve tank with ...
Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)
If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve
guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance
with the wobble method as indicated below.
Insert a new valve [A] into the guide [B] and set a dial
gauge against the stem perpendicular to it as close as
possible to the cy ...
Coolant Filling
Remove the bolts and quick rivets.
Detach the tabs and remove the right
fairing and cover.
A. Bolts
B. Quick Rivet
C. Large Quick Rivet
D. Tabs
E. Right Fairing and Cover
NOTE
The right fairing and cover uses the
quick rivets and large quick rivet.
The large quick rivet ca ...
