Cleaning - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

13. CLEANING

Clean your CR regularly to protect the surface finishes
and inspect damage, wear, and oil seepage.
When washing your CR, always use water or water and
a mild detergent (such as dishwashing liquid) to avoid
discoloring the seat and decals.
CAUTION:
•
Avoid spraying high pressure water (typical in
coin-operated car washes) at the following areas:
Wheel Hubs
Engine Stop Button
Expansion Chamber Outlet
Under Fuel Tank
Drive Chain
Under Seat
Brake Master Cylinder
Front Fork Dust Seal
1. After cleaning, rinse your CR thoroughly with plenty
of clean water. Strong detergent residue can cor-
rode alloy parts.
2. Dry your CR, start the engine, and let it run for
several minutes.
3. Lubricate the drive chain immediately after wash-
ing and drying your CR.
4. Test the brakes before riding your CR. Several
applications may be necessary to restore normal
braking performance.
5. Remove the alternator cover, wipe out any visible
moisture, and allow the cavity to air dry for at least
a couple of hours (page 13).
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Braking performance may be impaired immedi-
ately after washing your CR.
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Aluminum Frame Maintenance
Aluminum corrodes when it comes in contact with
dust, mud and road salt.
To remove stains, use Scotch Brite Hand Pad #7447
(maroon) or equivalent.
Wet the pad and polish the surface using strokes
parallel to the length of the frame.
Clean the frame using a wet sponge and a mild deter-
gent, then rinse well with clean water. Dry the frame
with a soft clean cloth, using strokes parallel to the
length of the frame.
CAUTION:
•
Do not use steel wool to clean the frame as it could
damage or discolor the frame surface.
•
Muffler stain remover (Scotch Brite Hand Pad #7447-
maroon) is for removing stains on the non-coated
aluminum frame only.