Stopping the motorcycle. GAS GAS EC FSE 400, EC FSE 450, FSE 400 - 2004, FSE 450 - 2004

STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE

For maximum deceleration, close the throttle and apply both front and rear brakes. Disengage the clutch as the motorcycle comes to a stop. Independent use of the front or rear brake may be advantageous under certain conditions.

Downshift progressively as speed is reduced to ensure good engine response when you want to accelerate.

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1. Start the engine and let it run at idle until the engine is thoroughly warmed up.

2. Stop and let the engine cool completely.

3. Start the engine and ride for 10 minutes at moderate speed -

NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.

4. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Be sure to check and adjust chain slack and spoke tightness and make a general inspection.

5. Start the engine and ride for 20 minutes at moderate speed. -

NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.

6. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Check and adjust as step. Then drain the coolant, remove the cylinder head, cylinder and piston, and inspect these parts.

7. Install the parts removed.

8. Fill the radiator up to the bottom of the radiator filler, bleed the air from the cooling system.

9. Start the engine and ride for 30 minutes at moderate speed -

NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.

10. Stop and let the engine cool completely, check and adjust.

11. After the break-in procedure has been properly carried out, the motorcycle is ready for regular operation.

BREAK-IN

To obtain the proper operating clerances in the engine and transmission that are necessary for smooth engine performance and reliability, a brief hour or 20 km of operation, run the engine at low and moderate rpm.

CAUTION

However, since recklessly high r/min (rpm) will lead to engine trouble, take care to use the necessary skill and technique in operating the motorcycle.

NOTE

The slow riding necessary during the break-in period may cause carbon to build up on the spark plug and foul it. If inspection of the spark plug shows this to be the case, replace the standard spark plug with a hotter spark plug for the duration of the b in period.

NOTE

After break-in, install a new standard spark plug, and change the transmission oil.

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