Washing The Motorcycle - Honda NT700V Owner's Manual

Washing the motorcycle

1. Rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with cool
water to remove loose dirt.
2. Clean the motorcycle with a sponge or
soft cloth using cool water.
Avoid directing water to muffler outlets
and electrical parts.
3. Clean the fairing, headlight lens and other
plastic parts using a cloth or sponge
dampened with a solution of mild
detergent and water. Rub the soiled area
gently rinsing it frequently with fresh
water.
The rear grab rail is also a plastic part and
can be cleaned in the same manner as
described above.
Take care to keep brake fluid or chemical
solvents off the motorcycle.
They will damage the plastic and painted
surfaces.
The inside of the headlight lens may be
clouded immediately after washing the
motorcycle. Moisture condensation inside the
headlight lens will disappear gradually by
lighting the headlight in high beam. Run the
engine while keeping the headlight on.
4. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Strong detergent residue can corrode
alloy parts.
5. Dry the motorcycle, start the engine, and
let it run for several minutes.
6. Test the brakes before riding the
motorcycle. Several applications may be
necessary to restore normal braking
performance.
Braking efficiency may be temporarily
impaired immediately after washing the
motorcycle.
Anticipate longer stopping distance to avoid a
possible accident.
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