2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Owners Manual - Page 70
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Manual
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68 BREAK-IN 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 • Do not race the engine while the transmission is in neutral. 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. give the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts.