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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU00427 EAU02974 EAU01128 5 To decelerate 1. Apply both the front and the rear brakes to slow the motorcycle. 2. Shift the transmission into first gear when the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine is about to stall or runs very roughly, pull the clutch lever in and use the brakes to stop the motorcycle. 3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position when the motorcycle is almost completely stopped. The neutral indicator light should come on. Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below. CF-04E 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 (1,000 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. Acceleration shift point km/h (mi/h) Deceleration shift point km/h (mi/h) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 16 (9.9) 24 (14.9) 32 (19.9) 40 (24.9) 25 (15.5) 25 (15.5) 25 (15.5) 25 (15.5) 5-5

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
5
EAU00427
To decelerate
1.
Apply both the front and the rear
brakes to slow the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear when the motorcycle reaches
25 km/h (15.5 mi/h). If the engine
is about to stall or runs very rough-
ly, pull the clutch lever in and use
the brakes to stop the motorcycle.
3.
Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
EAU02974
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration
and
deceleration
are
shown in the table below.
CF-04E
EAU01128
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 (1,000 mi).
For this reason, you should read the
following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km (1,000 mi). The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Deceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st
→
2nd
2nd
→
3rd
3rd
→
4th
4th
→
5th
16 (9.9)
24 (14.9)
32 (19.9)
40 (24.9)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)
25 (15.5)