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- - - - - - - - - - C L E A N I N G - - - - - - - - - -
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Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect
the surface finishes and inspect for damage,
wear. and oil, coolant, or hydraulic fluid
seepage.
1. Clean
the
windshield
with
a soft
cloth or sponge and plenty of water.
Dry with a soft clean cloth. Remove
minor
scratches
with
commercially
available plastic polishing compound.
Replace the windshield if scratches
cannot be removed and they
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bstruct
clear vision.
CAUTION:
• Do not let battery electrolyte or other
acid chemicals get on the windshield.
Tht!y will damage the plastic.
• A void spraying high pressure water
(typical in. coin-operated car washes) at
the following areas:
Brake master cylinders
Radiator fins
Wheel hubs
Muffler outlets
Top compartment
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Under seat
Saddlebags
Travel trunk
Ignition switch
Steering lock
Handlebar switches
2. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Strong detergent residue can corrode
alloy parts.
3. Dry the motorcycle, start the engine,
and let it run for several minutes.
4. Test the brakes before riding the motor-
cycle in traffic. Several applications
may be necessary to restore normal
braking performance,
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• Braking performance may
be
impaired
immediately after washing the motor-
cycle.
STORAGE
Extended ,# storage, such as for winter,
requires that you take certain steps to
reduce the effects of deterioration from
non-use of the motorcycle. In addition,
necessary repairs should be made BEFORE
storing the motorcycle; otherwise, these
repairs may be forgotten by the time the
motorcycle is removed from storage.
I. Change the engine oil and filter.
2, Make sure the cooLing system
is
filled
with a 50/50% antifreeze solution.
3', Drain the fuel tank and carburetors.
Spray the inside of the tank with an
aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
Reinstall the fuel cap on the tank.
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• Gasoline is flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions. Do not smoke
Qr allow flames or sparks neaT the
equipme.nt while draining fuel.
4. Remove the spark plugs and pour a
tablespoon (15-20 cc) of clean engine
oil into each cylinder. Operate the
starter for a few seconds to distribute
the oil, then reinstall the spark plugs.
NOTE:
*
When turning the engine over, the
Engine Stop Switch should be OFF and
the spark plugs placed in their cable
caps and grounded to prevent damage to
the ignition system.
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