Honda 2006 RC51 Owner's Manual page 161

Appearance Care
6. After washing, rinse your motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water to
remove any residue. Detergent residue
can corrode alloy parts.
7. Dry your motorcycle with a chamois or
a soft towel. Leaving water on the
surface to air dry can cause dulling and
water spots. As you dry, inspect for
chips and scratches.
8. Lubricate the drive chain to prevent
rusting.
9. Start the engine and let it idle for
several minutes. The engine heat will
help dry moist areas.
10. As a precaution, ride your motorcycle at
a slow speed and apply the brakes
several times. This will help dry the
brakes and restore normal braking
performance.
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Servicing Your Honda
Spray Cleaning Your Motorcycle
Refer to
Avoid using spray cleaner products on the
tires or suspension components.
Suggestions for using spray cleaner(s)
follow:
Classic Cycles Technical Resources
Saf ety Precautions on page 62 .