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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
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deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
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arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors,
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switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
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For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
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cleaners or hard sponges as
they
will
cause
scratching. Some cleaning com-
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pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
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Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
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make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing
compound
washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
instruments,
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine
dulling
or
NOTICE: Do not use warm water
since it increases the corrosive
action of the salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
after
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
has
cooled
down.
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2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced
discoloring
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection
spray
on
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
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If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
of
stain-
all
metal,
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