2003 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 49

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU02974 EAU01128 EAU04032* 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. 0-1,000 km (0-600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation 4,500 r/min. above Acceleration shift point km/h (mi/h) Deceleration shift point km/h (mi/h) 1,000-1,600 km (600-1,000 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 5,500 r/min. EC000056* 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 16 (10.0) 24 (15.0) 32 (20.0) 40 (25.0) 20 (12.5) 20 (12.5) 20 (12.5) 20 (12.5) 5 CAUTION: After 1,000 km (600 mi) of operation, the engine oil and final gear oil must be changed, and the oil filter cartridge replaced. _ _ 1,600 km (1,000 mi) and beyond The vehicle can now be operated normally. EC000053 _ CAUTION: G Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone. G If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. _ 5-5

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
5
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.
EAU04032*
0–1,000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid
prolonged
operation
above
4,500 r/min.
1,000–1,600 km (600–1,000 mi)
Avoid
prolonged
operation
above
5,500 r/min.
EC000056*
CAUTION:
_
After 1,000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced.
_
1,600 km (1,000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
EC000053
CAUTION:
_
●
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
●
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period,
immediately
have
a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
_
Acceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
Deceleration
shift point
km/h (mi/h)
1st
→
2nd
2nd
→
3rd
3rd
→
4th
4th
→
5th
16 (10.0)
24 (15.0)
32 (20.0)
40 (25.0)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)
20 (12.5)