Suzuki SV650 Manual page 122

NOTICE
High pressure washers such as
those found at coin-operated
car washes have enough pres-
sure to damage the parts of
your motorcycle. It may cause
rust, corrosion and increase
wear. Parts cleaner can also
damage motorcycle parts.
Do not use high pressure
washers to clean your motorcy-
cle. Do not use parts cleaner
on throttle body and fuel injec-
tion sensors.
3. Once the dirt has been com-
pletely removed, rinse off the
detergent with running water.
4. After rinsing, wipe off the
motorcycle with a wet chamois
or cloth and allow it to dry in
the shade.
5. Check carefully for damage to
painted surfaces. If there is
any damage, obtain "touch-up"
paint and "touch-up" the dam-
age following the procedure
below:
a. Clean all damaged spots
and allow them to dry.
b. Stir the paint and "touch-
up" the damaged spots
lightly with a small brush.
c. Allow the paint to dry com-
pletely.
NOTE: The headlight lens can be
fogged after washing the motorcy-
cle or riding in the rain. Headlight
fogging will be cleared gradually
when the headlight is turned on.
When clearing the headlight lens
fogging, run the engine to avoid
battery discharge.
NOTICE
Cleaning your motorcycle with
any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid,
or any other solvent will dam-
age the motorcycle parts.
Clean only with soft cloth and
warm water with mild deter-
gent.
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