Caring For Your Motorcycle - Honda CB1100 2017 Owner's Manual

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Caring for Your Motorcycle

Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to
ensure the life of your Honda. A clean
motorcycle makes it easier to spot potential
problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent
ice on roads promote the formation of
corrosion. Always wash your motorcycle
thoroughly after riding on coastal or treated
roads.
Washing
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before washing.
Rinse your motorcycle thoroughly using a
1.
low pressure garden hose to remove loose
dirt.
If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
2.
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
Clean the headlight lens, panels, and
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other plastic components with extra care
to avoid scratching them.
Caring for Your Motorcycle
Avoid directing water into the air cleaner,
muffler, and electrical parts.
Thoroughly rinse your motorcycle with
3.
plenty of clean water and dry with a soft,
clean cloth.
After the motorcycle dries, lubricate any
4.
moving parts.
Make sure that no lubricant spills onto
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the brakes or tyres. Brake discs, pads,
drum or shoes contaminated with oil will
suffer greatly reduced braking
effectiveness and can lead to a crash.
Lubricate the drive chain immediately after
5.
washing and drying the motorcycle.
Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
6.
Avoid products that contain harsh
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detergents or chemical solvents. These
can damage the metal, paint, and plastic
on your motorcycle.
Keep the wax clear of the tyres and
brakes.
If your motorcycle has any mat painted
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parts, do not apply a coat of wax to the
mat painted surface.
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