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 PositionIntake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air pressure sensor #1 especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Connector [A]
Remove the intake air ...
Rear Master Cylinder Removal
Unscrew the brake hose banjo bolt [A] and remove the
brake hose (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [B]
Foot Guard [C]
Screw and Stopper [D]
Bolt [E]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [F]
Cable Guide [G ...
Swingarm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals
and circlip with new ones.
Install the needle bearings, ball bearing, grease seals and
circlip as shown in the figure.
Insert the needle bearing driver [A] into the needle bearing
[B] and press the needle bearing into the housing u ...
