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CLEANING
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Claanlnllll. matore",l.
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.
Info
I
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Seal the exhaust system to keep water out.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
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Motorcycle cleaner (
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p. 253)
Info
I
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Empty the carburetor float chamber. (
..
p. 162)
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 temperature.
Info
I
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
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Push back the proteclion covers of the handlebar grips 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.
-
Clean the chain. (
..
p. 80l
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
I
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastiC (
..
p. 252)
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Treat all plastiC parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
I
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic surfaces (
..
p. 253)
(an EXC madels)
-
Lubricate the steering lock.
I
Universal oil spray (
..
p. 253)
CLEANING
2Q8
Claanlnllll. matore",l.
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
-
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.
-
Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
I
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
-
Seal the exhaust system to keep water out.
-
First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
-
Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
I
Motorcycle cleaner (
..
p. 253)
Info
I
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
-
After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
-
Empty the carburetor float chamber. (
..
p. 162)
Warning
Danger
of
accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
-
Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
-
After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
Info
I
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
-
Push back the proteclion covers of the handlebar grips to allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
-
After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
-
Clean the chain. (
..
p. 80l
-
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
I
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastiC (
..
p. 252)
-
Treat all plastiC parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
I
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic surfaces (
..
p. 253)
(an EXC madels)
-
Lubricate the steering lock.
I
Universal oil spray (
..
p. 253)

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