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 Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B]
Washer [C]
Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side)
Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor from the caliper
bracket (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the
Brakes chapter).
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Crankcase Splitting
Remove the engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine
Removal/Installation chapter).
Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine
steady while parts are being removed.
Remove:
Cylinder Head (see Cylinder Head Removal in the Engine
Top End chapter)
Starter Motor (see Starter M ...
Rear Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring is in place on the caliper.
Push the caliper piston in as far as it will go.
Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad.
Fit the brake pad end into the recess [B] of the caliper
holder.
Install the pad pin and the plug.
Tighten:
Torque - ...
