GUZum_breva1100#06_##uk.book Page 53 Wednesday, March 8, 2006 6:14 PM
WARNING Watch out for obstacles or sudden changes in the road surface. Rough roads, rails, manhole covers, road markings, large steel plates near roadwork become slippery in the wet and should be avoided or negotiated with the greatest care, riding carefully and keeping the vehicle upright. Signal your intention to change lane or turn in good time using the turn indicators and avoid sudden swerving or movements. Switch off the turn indicators as soon as you have finished turning. Be extremely careful when overtaking or being overtaken. When riding in the rain, the spray thrown up by the tyres of large vehicles will reduce your vision; the air wave created by a large vehicle may make you lose control of the vehicle.
RUNNING-IN Correct engine running-is essential to ensuring proper performance and durability. Twisty, hilly roads are ideal for an effective running-in of engine, suspension and brakes. Vary speed frequently during the running-in period. This will allow engine parts to be alternately loaded and unloaded, allowing them to cool down when unloaded.
NOTE
It is possible that during the first period of use the clutch slightly smells as if something was burnt inside. This condition is normal and will stop as soon as clutch plates run in. While it is important to put some stress on engine components during running-in, it is equally important to avoid extreme load conditions.
NOTE From 2000 km (1250 mi) onward, the engine is ready to provide top performance. Follow these recommendations: u Do not flip the throttle open abruptly with the engine running at low rpm - either during or after the running-in period. u Until you have covered the first 100 km (62 mi), use the brakes gently and avoid harsh, prolonged braking. This will help the brake pads bed in properly against the brake discs. u During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never exceed 5000 rpm.
WARNING After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have a Moto Guzzi Authorised dealer carry out the "Post running-in" checks specified in the periodic maintenance chart, see page 58 (SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART). Failure to perform these checks may lead to injury to yourself or other people and/or vehicle damage. u After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and until
2000 km (1250 mi), ride more briskly, varying speed and using maximum acceleration for just a few seconds, this is to ensure better coupling of the components; never exceed 6000 rpm (see table). u After the first 2000 km (1250 mi) you may run the engine harder, however, without exceeding the maximum rpm allowed (7600 rpm). Recommended maximum engine rpm Distance covered km (mi)
rpm
0 √ 1000 (0 √ 625)
5000
1000 √ 2000 (625 √ 1250)
6000
over 2000 (1250)
7600
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