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Comply with the rpm limits
for running in.
Running-in speed
<5000 min -1 (Odometer
reading 0...1000 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should
be carried out.
Mileage until the first
running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to be run
in before they can achieve their
optimum frictional force. You
can compensate for this initial
reduction in braking efficiency
by exerting greater pressure on
the levers.
WARNING
New brake pads
Longer stopping distance, risk
of accident
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles until
the tyres are run in. This run-
ning in procedure is essential
if the tyres are to achieve max-
imum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.
BRAKES
How can stopping distance be
minimised?
Each time the brakes are ap-
plied, a load distribution shift
takes place with the load shift-
ing forward from the rear to
the front wheel. The sharper
the motorcycle decelerates,
the more load is shifted to the
front wheel. The higher the
wheel load, the more brak-
ing force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly
and keep on increasing the