2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 54
2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT Manual
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52 BREAK-IN żWhen operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic law limits. not start moving or race the engine immediately after starting it, even if the • Do engine is already warm. Run the engine for two or three minutes at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts. Do not race the engine while the transmission is in neutral. NOTE • WARNING New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control and injury. A break-in period of 160 km (100 mi) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid sudden and maximum braking and acceleration, and hard cornering. In addition to the above, at 1 000 km (600 mi) it is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual.