Cleaning; Cleaning Motorcycle - KTM Supermoto 690 Owner's Manual

CLEANING

Cleaning motorcycle

Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electrical
components, connects, Bowden cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
Before you clean the motocycle, seal the exhaust system to prevent penetration by water.
First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( P. 155)
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
If you have ridden the vehicle on salted roads, clean it with cold water. Warm water would reinforce the effect of the salt.
After rinsing the motorcycle thoroughly with a soft jet of water, dry it with compressed air and a cloth.
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