Caring For Your Vehicle - Honda Gold Wing 2021 Manual

Caring for Your Vehicle

Caring for Your Vehicle
Frequent cleaning and polishing is
important to ensure the life of your Honda.
A clean vehicle 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
vehicle thoroughly after riding on coastal or
treated roads.
Washing
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and
other high-temperature parts to cool
before washing.
1. Rinse your vehicle thoroughly using a low
pressure garden hose to remove loose
dirt.
2. If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
u Clean the windscreen, headlight lens,
panels, and other plastic components
with extra care to avoid scratching
them. Avoid directing water into the air
cleaner, muffler, and electrical parts.
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3. Thoroughly rinse your vehicle with plenty
of clean water and dry with a soft, clean
cloth.
4. After the vehicle dries, lubricate any
moving parts.
u Make sure that no lubricant spills onto
the brakes or tires. Brake discs, pads,
drum or shoes contaminated with oil
will suffer greatly reduced braking
effectiveness and can lead to a crash.
5. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
u Avoid products that contain harsh
detergents or chemical solvents. These
can damage the metal, paint, and
plastic on your vehicle.
Keep the wax clear of the tires and
brakes.
u If your vehicle has any matte painted
parts, do not apply a coat of wax to
the matte painted surface.
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Washing Precautions
Follow these guidelines when washing:
●
Do not use high-pressure washers:
u High-pressure water cleaners can
damage moving parts and electrical
parts, rendering them inoperable.
u Water in the air intake can be drawn
into the throttle body and/or enter the
air cleaner.
● Do not direct water at the muffler:
u Water in the muffler can prevent
starting and causes rust in the muffler.
● Dry the brakes:
u Water adversely affects braking
effectiveness. After washing, apply the
brakes intermittently at low speed to
help dry them.
● Do not direct water in the left saddlebag:
u Water in the left saddlebag can
damage your documents and other
belongings.
●
Do not direct water at the air cleaner:
u Water in the air cleaner can prevent
the engine from starting.