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22
CLEANING/PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
22.1
Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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When cleaning the vehicle with a pressure cleaner, do not point the water jet directly onto electrical components, connectors,
cables, bearings, etc. Maintain a minimum distance of 60 cm between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component.
Excessive pressure can cause malfunctions or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Seal the exhaust system to keep water out.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle; always rinse the vehicle
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with water first.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water. Warm
water would enhance the corrosive effects of salt.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Remove the closure of the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake
system.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
on the brake system to evaporate.
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Push back the sleeves of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has pene-
trated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with
anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint (
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care prod-
uct.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces (
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Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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