Motorcycle Cleaning - Suzuki dl650a Owner's Manual

• Repair finish damage as soon as
possible. Carefully examine your
motorcycle for damage to the
painted surfaces. Should you find
any chips or scratches in the
paint, touch them up immediately
to prevent 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 ventila-
tion is poor.
• Cover your motorcycle. Exposure
to mid-day sun can cause the col-
ors in paint, plastic parts, and
instrument faces to fade. Covering
your motorcycle with a high-qual-
ity, "breathable" motorcycle cover
can help protect the finish from
the harmful UV rays in sunlight,
and can reduce the amount of
dust and air pollution reaching the
surface. Your Suzuki dealer can
help you select the right cover for
your motorcycle.

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

Washing the Motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle, follow
the instructions below:
1. Remove dirt and mud from the
motorcycle
water. You may use a soft sponge
or brush. Do not use hard materi-
als which can scratch the paint.
2. Wash the entire motorcycle with a
mild detergent or car wash soap
using a sponge or soft cloth. The
sponge or cloth should be fre-
quently soaked in the soap solu-
tion.
NOTE: Clean the motorcycle immedi-
ately after riding on road salt or riding
along coast with cool water. Be sure
to use cool water because warm
water can hasten corrosion.
NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing
water to flow over the following
places:
• Ignition switch
• Spark plugs
• Fuel tank cap
• Fuel injection system
• Brake master cylinders
• Throttle cable boots
8-4
with cool running