Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
EAU00440*
0–150 km
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Avoid prolonged operation above
5,000 r/min.
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After every hour of operation, stop
the engine, and then let it cool for
five to ten minutes.
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Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the engine
at one set throttle position.
150–500 km
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Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min.
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Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500–1,000 km
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Avoid prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation.
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Avoid prolonged operation above
7,000 r/min.
EC000052*
CAUTION:
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After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil must be changed and the oil
filter cartridge replaced.
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1,000 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
EC000053
CAUTION:
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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EAU00460
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
EW000058
WARNING
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
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Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.
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