Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
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BREAK-IN
CAUTION
The break-in period for this vehicle is 1 hour.
If not used carefully during this period, the vehicle
may end up “broken down” instead of “broken in”.
Complete the Break-in column of the maintenance
schedule in this section.
RIDING WHEN BREAKING-IN
Ride two 10-minute segments using no more than 1/2
throttle and wait for the engine to cool after each segment.
Next, ride three 15-minute segments using no more than 3/4
throttle, again allowing the engine to cool between rides.
NOTE : During all rides, it is also important to shift gears
often so that high rpms are avoided and the engine is not
lugged.
SUSPENSION BREAK-IN
During the first hour, it is recommended to set the ride height
(spring pre-load), but do not change the factory-set
suspension settings to allow the fork legs and rear shock
absorber to break-in, in order to work freely with a minimum
of friction.
NOTE : The initial suspension impression (or “feel”) could
be harsh or stiff, this will change after about 1 hour of use.
Therefore, do not change the initial suspension settings until
after the vehicle has been ridden for 1 hour.
