Storing Your Vehicle - Honda WAVE ALPHA Owner's Manual

Aluminium Components
Aluminium will corrode from contact with dirt,
mud, or road salt. Clean aluminium parts
regularly and follow these guidelines to avoid
scratches:
Do not use stiff brushes, steel wool, or cleaners
containing abrasives.
Avoid riding over or scraping against curbs.
Panels
Follow these guidelines to prevent scratches and
blemishes:
Wash gently using a soft sponge and plenty of
water.
To remove stubborn stains, use diluted
detergent and rinse thoroughly with plenty of
water.
Avoid getting petrol, brake fluid or detergents
on the instruments, panels, or headlight.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
When the exhaust pipe and muffler are painted,
do not use a commercially available abrasive
kitchen cleaning compound. Use a neutral
detergent to clean the painted surface on the
exhaust pipe and muffler. If you are not sure if
your exhaust pipe and muffler are painted,
contact your dealer.

Storing Your Vehicle

If you store your vehicle outdoors, you should
consider using a full-body vehicle cover.
If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
Wash your vehicle and wax all painted
surfaces (except mat painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
Lubricate the drive chain.
Place your vehicle on its centre stand and
position a block so that both tyres are off the
ground.
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