Caring For Your Scooter - Honda 2015 Ruckus NPS50 Owner's Manual

Caring for Your Scooter
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to
ensure the life of your Honda. A clean scooter
makes it easier to spot potential problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent
ice on roads promote the formation of
corrosion. Always wash your scooter
thoroughly after riding on coastal or treated
roads.
Washing
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before washing.
1. Rinse your scooter thoroughly using a garden
hose to remove loose dirt.
2. If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
~Clean
the headlight lenses, panels, and
other plastic components with extra care
to avoid scratching them.
Avoid directing water into the air cleaner,
Caring for Your Scooter
muffler, and electrical parts.
3. Thoroughly rinse your scooter with plenty of
clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
4.
After the scooter dries, lubricate any moving
parts.
~Make
sure that no lubricant spills onto the
brakes or tires. Brake discs, pads, drum or
shoes contaminated with oil will suffer
greatly reduced braking effectiveness and
can lead to a crash.
5. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
~Avoid
products that contain harsh
detergents or chemical solvents. These can
damage the metal, paint, and plastic on
your scooter.
Keep the wax clear of the tires and brakes.
~If
your scooter has any matte painted
parts, do not apply a coat of wax to the
matte painted surface.
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