7
PREPARING FOR USE
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling for the motorcycle.
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Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
(All SX
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F standard models, SX
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F Factory Edition)
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Do not take luggage along.
(XC
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F US)
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If you carry luggage, make sure you secure it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight
distribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
335 kg (739 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load
145 kg (320 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load
190 kg (419 lb.)
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Run in the engine. (
7.2
Running in the engine
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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour
7,000 rpm
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours
≤
75 %
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
7.3
Starting power of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures
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Lithium-ion batteries are far lighter than lead batteries, have a low self-discharge rate,
and have more starting power at temperatures over 15 °C (60 °F). At low temperatures,
however, the starting power of lithium-ion batteries drops to below that of lead batter-
ies.
Multiple starting attempts may be needed. Press the electric starter button for 5 sec-
onds, and wait 30 seconds between attempts. The pauses are necessary so that the
created heat can distribute through the lithium-ion battery and the battery is not dam-
aged.
If the charged lithium-ion battery does not or only weakly turns over the electric starter
when temperatures are below 15 °C (60 °F), then the battery is not faulty, but needs to
be warmed up internally to increase its starting power (current output).
The starting power increases as the battery warms up.
7.4
Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions
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Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy surfaces, can lead to considerably more
rapid wear of components such as the drive train, brake system, or suspension components. For this reason, it may be neces-
sary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
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Seal the air filter box.
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Secure the air filter box cover.
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Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
» If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
