2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 79

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU02974 EAU01128 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 1,000 mi (1,600 km). 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 1,000 mi (1,600 km). 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 mi/h (km/h) Deceleration shift point mi/h (km/h) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 13 (20) 19 (30) 25 (40) 31 (50) 16 (25) 16 (25) 16 (25) 16 (25) EAU01171* 0-600 mi (0-1,000 km) Avoid prolonged operation 1/3 throttle. above 6 600-1,000 mi (1,000-1,600 km) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. EC000056* CAUTION: After 600 mi (1,000 km) of operation, the engine oil and final gear oil must be changed, and the oil filter cartridge replaced. @ @ 6-6

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-6
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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 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
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
1,000 mi (1,600 km). 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.
EAU01171*
0–600 mi (0–1,000 km)
Avoid
prolonged
operation
above
1/3 throttle.
600–1,000 mi (1,000–1,600 km)
Avoid
prolonged
operation
above
1/2 throttle.
EC000056*
CAUTION:
@
After 600 mi (1,000 km) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced.
@
Acceleration
shift point
mi/h (km/h)
Deceleration
shift point
mi/h (km/h)
1st
2nd
2nd
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
5th
13 (20)
19 (30)
25 (40)
31 (50)
16 (25)
16 (25)
16 (25)
16 (25)