During manufacture only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very high standard but it is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “break-in” before subjecting the engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
Speed limits
initial 800 km (500 miles): below 7 000 r/min
up to 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 10 500 r/min
over 1 600 km (1 000 miles): below 13 750 r/min
Engine coolant recommendation
Cylinder identificationBody frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...
Exhaust control system description
The exhaust control system (excs) consists of the exhaust control valve (excv),
exhaust control valve actuator
(excva) and exhaust control valve cables (excv cables).
Excv is installed in the exhaust pipe. Excva is mounted inside of the right
frame. The excv is operated by the
excva via the ...
Loading guidelines
This motorcycle is primarily
intended to carry small items
when you are not riding with a
passenger. Follow the guidelines
below to carry a passenger or
cargo:
balance the load between the
left and right side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.
Place cargo weight as ...