Washing Procedure; After Washing - Royal Enfield THUNDERBIRD 350 Owner's Manual

WASHING PROCEDURE

PRECAUTIONS
 Wash motorcycle when the engine is cold.
 Cover the silencer, tail pipe, carburetor, horn and
control switches with suitable plastic bags and tie
it firmly to prevent water entry.
 Remove ignition key and seal key hole using
adhesive tape.
 Brush engine area with a solvent to remove dirt or
greas e.
 Use low pressure jet of water to clean.
 Never spray water with great force on head lamp,
speedometer, flasher lights, front and rear wheel
hubs, electrical connections and wires, control
cables, carburetor, spark plug, battery etc.
 Do not apply any corrosive solvent on painted
surfaces or rubber parts.
 Use luke warm water and mild detergent on the
painted components to remove dirt, etc.
 Rinse motorcycle thoroughly with plain water to
remove the detergent.
 If possible, use compressed air and blow off water
particles from the obscure areas of the motorcycle,
electrical connections etc.

AFTER WASHING

 Ensure, the motorcycle is thoroughly dry by wiping
with a clean soft absorbent cloth or chamois leather.
 Remove all plastic bags and adhesive tapes.
 Lubricate control cables, pivot and rear chain with
lube oil.
 Polish the painted (ex cept Sto ne Black C ol our
/ M att pai nt fi nish) and plated surfaces using
polishing wax.
 Start engine and allow to run at idling speed for a
few minutes to warm up engine.
 Drive the motorcycle slowly, applying both brakes
intermittently to dry up the water in the brake shoes.
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