OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-55EAU00427To decelerate1. Apply both the front and the rearbrakes to slow the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into firstgear when the motorcycle reaches25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engineis about to stall or runs very rough-ly, pull the clutch lever in and usethe brakes to stop the motorcycle.3. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position when the motorcycleis almost completely stopped. Theneutral indicator light should comeon.EAU02974Recommended shift pointsThe recommended shift points duringacceleration and deceleration areshown in the table below.CF-04EEAU01128Engine break-inThere is never a more important periodin the life of your engine than the periodbetween 0 and 1,600 km (1,000 mi).For this reason, you should read thefollowing material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do notput an excessive load on it for the first1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various partsin the engine wear and polish them-selves to the correct operating clear-ances. During this period, prolongedfull-throttle operation or any conditionthat might result in engine overheatingmust be avoided.Accelerationshift pointkm/h (mi/h)Decelerationshift pointkm/h (mi/h)1st → 2nd2nd → 3rd3rd → 4th4th → 5th20 (12.4)30 (18.6)40 (24.9)50 (31.1)—25 (15.5)25 (15.5)25 (15.5)
