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CLEANING
Clean
your
motorcycle
regularly
to
protect
the surface finishes
and
inspect
for
damage,
wear, and
oil
or hydraulic
fluid
seepage.
CAUTION:
*
Avoid
spraying
high
pressure
water
(typical
in
coin-operated
cor
washes)
at
the
following
areas:
Wheel
Hubs
lgnition
Switch
Carburetors
BrakeMasterCylinders
Instruments MulflerOutlets
Under
Seat
Under
Fuel
Tank
Drive
Chain
Handlebar
Swiches
l.
After
cleaning,
rinse
the
motorcycle
thoroughly
with
plenty
of
clean water.
Strong
detergent residue
can
corrode
alloy
parts.
2.
Dry
the
motorcycle, start
the engine,
and
let
it
run
for
several
minutes.
*
Braking performance
may
be impaired
immediately
after
washing
the
motor-
cycle.
3.
Test the brakes before
riding
the
motor-
cycle.
Several applications
may
be
necessary
to
restore
normal
braking
performance.
4.
Lubricate
the
drive chain
immediately
after
washing the motorcycle.
Aluminum
Wheel Mainlcnance
Aluminum
corrodes when
it.comcs
in'con'
tact
with
dust, mud,
road salt,
ctc, After
riding,
clean the
wheels
with
a wct
Bponge
and mild
dctcrgcnt,'thcn rinsc
wcll
with
water and wipe
dry
with
a clean
ckltlt.
STORAGE
GUIDE
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winter,
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the
enginc
oil
and
lilter.
2,
l.ubricate
the
drive
chain.
3.
Make sure
the cooling
system
is
filled
with
a 50/5090 antifreeze solution.
4. Drain the fuel tank and
carburetors.
Spray
the
inside
ol
the tank with
an
aerosol
rust-inhibiting oil.
Reinstall the
fuel
cap
on
the tank.
*
Gasoline
is
flammable
and
is
explosive
under certain
conditions.
Do
not
smoke
or allow
flsmes
or
sparks near the
equip-
ment
while draining
fuel.
5.
Remove
the
spark plugs
and pour
a
tablespoon
(15-20
cc)
of
clean
engine
oil
into
each
cylinder, Crank
the
engine
several times
to
distribute the
oil,
then
reinstall
the spark
plugs.
NOTE:
*
When turning
the
engine
over,
the
Engine Stop Switch should
be
OFF
and
each
spark plug
placed
in
its
cable
cap
and grounded
to
prevent
damage
to
the
ignition
system.
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