Corrosion Prevention - Suzuki VL800 Owner's Manual

CORROSION PREVENTION

It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
• Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hard-
to-reach areas.
• Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted
metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts
from stones and gravel.
Road salt, sea air, industrial pollu-
tion, and high humidity will all con-
tribute to corrosion.
How to Help Prevent Corrosion
• Wash your motorcycle fre-
quently, at least once a month.
Keep your motorcycle as clean
and dry as possible.
• Remove
deposits. Foreign material such
as road salt, chemicals, road oil
or tar, tree sap, bird droppings
and industrial fall-out may dam-
age your motorcycle's finish.
Remove these types of depos-
its as quickly as possible. If
these deposits are difficult to
wash off, an additional cleaner
may be required. Follow the
manufacturer's directions when
using these special cleaners.
• Repair finish damage as soon
as possible. Carefully exam-
ine your motorcycle for dam-
age to the painted surfaces.
Should you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch
them up immediately to pre-
vent corrosion from starting. If
the chips or scratches have
gone through to the bare
metal, have a Suzuki dealer
make the repair.
• Store your motorcycle in a dry,
well-ventilated area. If you
often wash your motorcycle in
the garage or if you frequently
park it inside when wet, your
garage may be damp. The
high humidity may cause or
accelerate corrosion. A wet
motorcycle may corrode even
in a heated garage if the venti-
lation is poor.
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