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GENERAL INFORMATION
Break-in period
Break in periods are set out in the service schedule at the rear of this book.
This is the period that is set for any new motorcycle to gently bed all of its new components. If the motorcycle is not
used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a ‘broken down’ instead of a ‘broken-in’ motorcycle.
Do not start moving or racing the engine immediately after starting it, even if the engine is already warm. After each
start, run the engine for two or three minutes at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into all the internal
engine parts.
Avoid any quick acceleration or starting by using no more than 2/3 of the throttle, NEVER pull the throttle back fully
in this break-in period and ride prudently.
The break in period should be carried out with normal riding and should not be carried out on a crate in a stationary
position.
Once the motorcycle has completed its break-in period it should then have its first service checks and maintenance
carried out (this includes re-setting the valve clearances and changing the engine oil), the motorcycle will then be
ready to be gradually revved a little higher until it eventually reaches full revs, don’t rush this process.
Your motorcycle can then have regular operation after this procedure is carried out.
Remember, the better job you do breaking in your engine, the better your engine will run afterwards, it’s all down to
you!
