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– Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feeling 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.
– Do not take luggage along.
– Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
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.)
– Check the spoke tension. ( p. 74)
Info
The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
– Run in the engine. ( p. 17)
7.2 Running in the engine
– During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours < 70 %
During the first 5 operating hours < 100 %
– Avoid fully opening the throttle!
7.3 Preparing the vehicle for difficult riding conditions
Info
Use of the vehicle under difficult conditions, such as on sand or on wet and muddy surfaces, can lead to considerably more
rapid wear of components such as the drive train, brake system, or suspension components. For this reason, it may be neces-
sary to inspect or replace parts before the next scheduled service.
– Seal the air filter box. ( p. 51)
– Secure the air filter box cover. ( p. 50)
– Clean the air filter and air filter box. ( p. 49)
Info
Check the air filter approx. every 30 minutes.
– Check the electrical connector for humidity and corrosion and to ensure it is firmly seated.
» If humidity, corrosion, or damage is found:
– Clean and dry the connector, or change it if necessary.
Difficult riding conditions are:
– Rides on dry sand. ( p. 18)
– Rides on wet sand. ( p. 19)
– Rides on wet and muddy surfaces. ( p. 20)
– Riding at high temperatures and low speeds. ( p. 20)
– Rides at low temperature or in snow. ( p. 21)
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