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CLEANING, CARE
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Remove the closure of the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake
system.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and on
the brake system 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. (
p. 95)
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with a corrosion
inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly
impair the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
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Lubricate the ignition/steering lock.
p. 203)
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