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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important peri-
od in the life of your engine than the
period between 0 and 1,600 km
(1,000 mi). For this reason, you
should read the following material
carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do
not put an excessive load on it for the
first 1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various
parts in the engine wear and polish
themselves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, pro-
longed full-throttle operation or any
condition that might result in engine
overheating must be avoided.
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0–150 km (0–90 mi)
8 Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
8 After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
8 Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the
engine at one set throttle posi-
tion.
150–500 km (90–300 mi)
8 Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
8 Rev the engine freely through
the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500–1,600 km (300–1,000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Deceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st → 2nd
2nd → 3rd
3rd → 4th
4th → 5th
5th → 6th
16 (10)
24 (15)
32 (20)
40 (25)
48 (30)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
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