Suzuki dl650a Owner's Manual page 129

NOTICE
High pressure washers such as
those found at coin-operated car
washes have enough pressure to
damage the parts of your motorcy-
cle. It may cause rust, corrosion
and increase wear. Parts cleaner
can also damage motorcycle
parts.
Do not use high pressure washers
to clean your motorcycle. Do not
use parts cleaner on throttle body
and fuel injection sensors.
3. Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent
with running water.
4. After rinsing, wipe off the motorcy-
cle with a wet chamois or cloth
and allow it to dry in the shade.
5. Check carefully for damage to
painted surfaces. If there is any
damage, obtain "touch-up" paint
and "touch-up" the damage follow-
ing the procedure below:
a. Clean all damaged spots and
allow them to dry.
b. Stir the paint and "touch-up" the
damaged spots lightly with a
small brush.
c. Allow the paint to dry com-
pletely.
NOTE: Headlight lens can be fogged
after washing the motorcycle or riding
in a rain. Headlight fogging will be
cleared gradually when the headlight
is turned on. To clear the headlight
lens fogging, run the engine to avoid
battery discharge.
NOTICE
Cleaning your motorcycle with any
alkaline or strong acid cleaner,
gasoline, brake fluid, or any other
solvent will damage the motorcy-
cle parts.
Clean only with soft cloth and
warm water with mild detergent.
Windshield Cleaning
Clean the windshield with a soft cloth
and warm water with a mild deter-
gent. If scratched, polish with a com-
mercially available
Replace the windshield if it becomes
scratched or discolored so as to
obstruct view. When replacing the
windshield, use a Suzuki replacement
windshield.
8-5
plastic polish.