Preparation For Washing; Where To Be Careful - Triumph Tiger Sport Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Preparation for Washing

Before washing, precautions must be
taken to keep water off the following
places;
Rear opening of the exhausts: Cover
with a plastic bag secured with rubber
bands.
Clutch and brake levers, switch housings
on the handlebar: Cover with plastic
bags.
Ignition switch and steering lock: Cover
the keyhole with tape.
Remove any items of jewellery such as
rings, watches, zips or belt buckles,
which may scratch or otherwise damage
painted or polished surfaces.
Use separate cleaning
cleaning cloths for
painted/polished surfaces and chassis
areas. Chassis areas
mudguards) will be exposed to more
abrasive road grime and dust, which
may then scratch painted or polished
surfaces, if the same sponge or cleaning
cloths are used.
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Where to be Careful

Avoid spraying water with any great
force near the following places:
• Instruments
• Brake cylinders and brake calipers
• Under the fuel tank
• Air intake duct
• Headstock bearings
• Wheel bearings.
Do not spray any water at all under
the fuel tank. The engine's air intake
duct is located under the fuel tank,
and any water sprayed in this area
sponges or
could enter the airbox and engine,
washing
causing damage to both items.
(such as
Use of high-pressure spray washers is
not recommended.
pressure washers, water may be
forced
components causing premature wear
from corrosion and loss of lubrication.
Note:
• Use of soaps that are highly alkaline
will leave a residue on painted
surfaces, and may also cause water
spotting. Always use a low alkaline
soap to aid the cleaning process.
Caution
Caution
When using
into bearings and other