5
5-3
0-150 km
150-500 km
500-1000 km
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high
engine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine speeds
with no load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of letting
it idle for an extended length of time
(e.g., in traffic jams or at railroad
crossings).
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period in
the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km. For this reason,
you should read the following material
carefully. Since the engine is brand new,
do not put an excessive load on it for the
first 1000 km. The various parts in the
engine wear and polish themselves to
the correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it cool for
five to ten minutes. Vary the engine
speed from time to time. Do not operate
the engine at one set throttle position.
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle. Rev the engine freely through
the gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle.
Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary the engine speed occasionally.
1000km and beyond
Tips for reducing fuel consumption
