Cleaning, Care; Cleaning The Motorcycle - KTM 350 SX-F Owner's Manual

CLEANING, CARE

Cleaning the motorcycle

17.1
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Close off the exhaust system to prevent water from entering.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating tempera-
ture.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
the brakes to evaporate.
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Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has
penetrated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with a corro-
sion inhibitor.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care agent.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
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