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CLEANING
Cleaning the vehicle
37.1
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the vehicle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the vehicle during cleaning.
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Do not rest the vehicle on its rear frame bracket to clean it as it could fall over.
Never lift the vehicle by yourself, even if a gear is engaged.
Fuel can emerge from the fuel tank.
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Seal the exhaust system to keep water out.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a brush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
p. 226)
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
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After rinsing the vehicle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Clean and dry the air filter box.
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Drain the carburetor float chamber. (
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
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Push back the protection covers of the handlebar grips to allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
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After the vehicle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
p. 75)
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with corrosion's materials.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all plastic parts and undercoated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic surfaces (
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To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray (
p. 225)
p. 164)
p. 225)
p. 226)
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