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CLEANING
to protect
your mdtorcycle
regularly
Clean
for
the surface finishes and
inspect
brake
coolant
or
damage, wear, and
oil,
leakage.
fluid
water (or air) can
pressure
High
»
certain
parts of the motorcycle.
damage
pressure water
(typical
Avoid spraying high
car washes) at the
coin-operated
in
areas:
following
Ignition Switch
Carburetors
Drive Chain
Under Seat
Handlebar Switches
Master
Cylinders
Brake
Instruments
Hubs
Wheel
Outlets
Muffler
Tank
Fuel
Under
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After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
1.
clean water.
with plenty of
thoroughly
Strong detergent residue can corrode
parts.
alloy
NOTE:
headlight lens, meter
Clean the
fairing,
«
cloth
a
lens and other plastic parts
using
a solution
with
sponge dampened
or
detergent and water. Rub the soiled
mild
frequently with
it
gently rinsing
area
fresh water.
the headlight lens may be
inside
of
The
clouded immediately after washing the
condensation
Moisture
motorcycle.
inside the headlight lens
disappear
will
the headlight
high
lighting
in
gradually
by
keeping the
while
the engine
pearn.
Run
headlight
on.
the motorcycle, start the engine,
2.
Dry
several minutes.
and let it run for
3.
Test the brakes before
riding
motorcycle. Several applications may
be necessary to
store
normal brakin
re
performance.
Braking efficiency may be tem
*
impaired immediately
I
after
I
ld
of
Ls
Anticipate longer
opie
to
avoi
void a possible
ng
distance
Stopping
Lubricate the drive chain
4.
immedi
after washing and drying
the
j
motorcycle.
CAUTION
not use steel
Do
wool
or
a
*
containing abrasives
compounds
or
to clean
the
wheels, as they can
cause
damage.
the
Painted Aiuminum Wheei Maintenance
may corrode
Aluminum
i
road salt. Clean the wheels
dirt, mud, or
R
after
riding
through any of
a
and mild detergent. Avoid
wet
sponge
Use
stiff brushes,
steel
wool, or cleaners containing
aig
i
abrasives
porari
or chemical compounds.
rinse
After washing,
with
,
i
and
a clean
dry with
cloth.
touch-up paint to the wheels where
Apply
diatel
damage has resulted.
y
cleaner
from
contact
with
these substances.
¥
of
ater
w
plenty
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