Engine Break-In; Parking - Yamaha XVS1100 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
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this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
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0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged
1/3 throttle.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged
1/2 throttle.
CAUTION:
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After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil and final gear oil must be
changed, and the oil filter element
replaced.
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1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
CAUTION:
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Parking

operation above
When parking, stop the engine, re-
move the key from the main switch,
and then turn the fuel cock lever to
"OFF".
operation above
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the mo-
torcycle may overturn.
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WARNING
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