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By applying only the front brake or only
the rear brake, you reduce the braking
performance considerably and run the
risk of locking up one wheel which can
cause an upset and subsequent serious
injury or even death.
If you stop on an uphill, use brakes only
to slow the vehicle and to keep it in pla-
ce. Slipping the clutch to keep the vehi-
cle in one place on an uphill grade will
very quickly ruin the clutch and overhe-
at the engine.
Before entering a turn, slow down,
using the brakes and the engine, to a
constant speed and then accelerate sli-
ghtly through the turn. Avoid braking at
the last moment. This can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle.
If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill grades, the discs and pads
will overheat, reducing the braking effi-
ciency. Use engine compression and
downshift to retard your vehicle while
going downhill. Use the brakes as little
as possible to maintain a safe speed.
Never coast downhill with the engine off
and/or the clutch disengaged or the
transmission in neutral.
On roads that are wet or covered with
snow, ice or mud, ride very slowly, avo-
iding braking or accelerating or maneu-
vering quickly. Hold the handlebars fir-
mly.
Failure to heed these warnings can cau-
se an upset with subsequent serious
injury or death.
Pay very close attention to any ob-
stacles or variations of the road surfa-
ce. Uneven roads, rails, manhole co-
vers, painted traffic stripes, traffic dots
all become slippery when wet. Avoid
particularly steel plates which are so-
metimes used during road maintenan-
ce. They become more slippery than ice
once they are wet by rain or other water
source. If you must ride on such surfa-
ces, decrease your speed and operate
the throttle, brakes and steering very
gently.
Always use the turn signals any time
you intend to change lanes or change
direction, and avoid sudden or abrupt
turning.
Switch off the direction indicators as
soon as you have changed direction.
Overtake and pass only with care, espe-
cially in rainy weather when a water
cloud created by larger vehicles reduces
visibility and the slip stream could cause
you to lose control of your vehicle.
RUNNING-IN
The internal parts of the engine and tran-
smission must be properly run-in to ensu-
re their long life and dependable opera-
tion.
If possible, while breaking in your vehicle,
ride on hilly roads and/or roads with many
curves so that the engine and transmis-
sion undergo lots of speed changes. It is
also important that, during the run-in pe-
riod, the suspension and brakes be trea-
ted gently to allow the mating parts to bed.
Therefore, avoid hard braking, high spee-
ds or very bumpy roads during the break
in period.
NOTE
Only after the first 900 mi (1,500
km) of running-in you can expect the best
performance from the vehicle.
During break in, obey the following ru-
les:
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Do not open the throttle abruptly or fully
at low engine speed. This rule applies
even after break in has been completed.
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During the first 60 mi (100 km), apply the
brakes with caution, avoid sudden and
prolonged braking. This ensures correct
bedding in of the pads on the discs.
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During the first 600 mi (1,000 km), never
exceed 6,000 rpm.
After the vehicle has been operated for
600 mi (1,000 km) perform the “checking
operations” shown in column “After run-
ning-in” of the REGULAR SERVICE IN-