Cleaning - Honda NT650 Owner's Manual

CLEANING

Clean y o u r motorcycle
protect t h e surface finishes and inspect
for damage, wear and oil, coolant or
hydraulic fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
 Avoid spraying high pressure water
(typical in coin-operated car washes)
at the following areas:
Wheel Hubs
Ignition Switch
Carburetors
Brake Master Cylinder
Instruments
Handlebar
Muffler Outlets
Switches
Under Fuel Tank
Drive Chain
Under Seat
1. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Strong detergent residue can corrode
alloy parts.
2. Dry the motorcycle, start the engine
and let it run for several minutes.
3. Test t h e brakes before riding t h e
regularly to
4. Lubricate the drive chain immediately
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* Braking efficiency may be temporarily
CAUTION:
 Do not use steel wool or a cleaner
motorcycle. Several applications may be
necessary to restore normal braking
performance.
after washing the motorcycle.
WARNING
impaired immediately after washing the
motorcycle. Anticipate longer stopping
distance to avoid a possible accident.
containing a b r a s i v e s
compounds to clean the wheels, as they
can cause damage.
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