PREPARING FOR USE 8
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– Adjust basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 88)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 94)
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. ( p. 125)
– Get used to the handling characteristics of the motorcycle on a suitable surface before undertaking more
challenging trips.
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When offroad, it is recommended that you are accompanied by another person on another vehicle
so that you can help each other.
– Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feel for the motorcycle.
– Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
– Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
– If you carry any luggage, make sure you fix it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and
ensure even weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
– The maximum permissible overall weight and the maximum permissible axle loads must not be exceeded.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight 335 kg (739 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 145 kg (320 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 190 kg (419 lb.)
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
– Run in the engine. ( p. 33)
8.2 Running-in the engine
– During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour 7,000 rpm
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours ≤ 75 %
– Avoid fully opening the throttle!
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