Yamaha 2011 XVS1100AA Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS6-46EAU16841Engine break-inThere is never a more important periodin the life of your engine than the periodbetween 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). Forthis reason, you should read the follow-ing material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do notput an excessive load on it for the first1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts inthe engine wear and polish themselvesto the correct operating clearances.During this period, prolonged full-throt-tle operation or any condition that mightresult in engine overheating must beavoided.EAU170430–1000 km (0–600 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600mi) of operation, the engine oil andfinal gear oil must be changed, andthe oil filter cartridge or element re-placed. [ECA10332]1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2throttle.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyondThe vehicle can now be operated nor-mally.NOTICEECA10270If any engine trouble should occurduring the engine break-in period,immediately have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.EAU17171ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, removethe key from the main switch, and thenturn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.WARNINGEWA10311 Since the engine and exhaustsystem can become very hot,park in a place where pedestri-ans or children are not likely totouch them and be burned. Do not park on a slope or on softground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn, increasing therisk of a fuel leak and fire. Do not park near grass or otherflammable materials whichmight catch fire.