OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS6-46EAU58280Recommended shift pointsThe recommended shift points duringacceleration and deceleration areshown in the table below.EAU16842Engine 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 fol-lowing 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 thatmight result in engine overheatingmust be avoided.EAU170940–1000 km (0–600 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 5000r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600mi) of operation, the engine oil mustbe changed and the oil filter car-tridge or element replaced. [ECA10303]1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 6000r/min.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyondThe vehicle can now be operated nor-mally.NOTICEECA10311 Keep the engine speed out ofthe tachometer red zone. If any engine trouble should oc-cur during the engine break-inperiod, immediately have aYamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.Shift up points:1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)Shift down points:6th → 5th: 45 km/h (28 mi/h)5th → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)