Aluminum Wheel Maintenance - Honda Motorcycle Owner's Manual

4. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Detergent residue can corrode alloy parts.
5. Dry the motorcycle and lubricate the
drive chain.
6. Start the engine and let it run for several
minutes.
7. Test the brakes before riding the
motorcycle. Several applications may be
necessary to
performance.
Braking efficiency may be temporarily
impaired immediately after washing the
motorcycle.
Anticipate longer stopping distances to avoid a
possible accident.
restore normal braking
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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

Aluminum corrodes when it comes in contact
with dust, mud, road salt, etc. After riding,
clean the wheels with a wet sponge and mild
detergent, then rinse well with water and wipe
dry with a clean cloth.
Do not use steel wool or a cleaner containing
abrasives or compounds to clean the wheels, as
they can cause damage.