Suzuki RM85, Owner'S Service Manual

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1-8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• An attempt to slow down by braking alone is dangerous, par-
ticularly braking of the front wheel alone. The front wheel may
slide out (front wheel braking) or rear wheel might skid side-
wise (rear wheel braking).
STOPPING ENGINE
• Twist the throttle grip forward.
• Pull in the clutch lever and shift into neutral.
• Hold in engine stop switch until the engine stops.
• Turn the fuel valve lever from ON to OFF.
BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS NEW
1. Warm up the engine bofore starting off.
2. Ride for 1 hour using less than 1/2 throttle opening with vari-
ous throttle opening.
3. Ride for 1 hour using less than 3/4 throttle opening with vari-
ous throttle opening.
• The break-in (running-in) period is the period of greatest
wear.
• The bolts and nuts of the new machine can loosen quickly. Be
sure to retighten the bolts and nuts during the break-in (run-
ning-in) period.
WHEN ENGINE PARTS ARE REPLACED
Follow the same produce when any of the following parts are
replaced:
Piston Crankshaft
Piston ring Crankshaft bearing
Cylinder
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WARNING
Braking when making a turn can lose balance and
control.
Brake only when riding straight.
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