Operation Manual

Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking.
● Ride conservatively.
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and sudden
shifting to a lower gear.
u Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle’s stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk wheel slippage.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The wheels lock more easily on such
surfaces, and braking distances are longer.
● Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking can overheat the brakes,
reducing their effectiveness.
Running-in Period
Brakes
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