Cleaning - Honda Motorcycle Owner's Manual

CLEANING

Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect the
surface finishes and inspect for damage, wear,
and oil, coolant, or brake fluid leakage.
Avoid cleaning products that are not
specifically designed for motorcycle or
automobile surfaces.
They may contain harsh detergents or chemical
solvents that could damage the metal, paint,
and plastic on your motorcycle.
If your motorcycle is still warm from recent
operation, give the engine and exhaust system
time to cool off.
Park in a shady area. Washing your motorcycle
in bright sunlight may cause the finish to fade
because water droplets intensify the sun's
brightness. Spotting is also more likely because
surface water can dry before you have time to
wipe it off.
We recommend avoiding the use of high
pressure water spray (typical in coin-operated
car washes.)
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NOTICE
High pressure water (or air) can damage certain
parts of the motorcycle
1. Rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with cool water
to remove loose dirt.
2. Clean the motorcycle with a sponge or soft
cloth using cool water. Avoid directing water to
muffler outlets and electrical parts.
3. Clean the windshield with a soft cloth or
sponge and plenty of water. Dry with a soft
clean cloth. Remove minor scratches with
commercially
compound.
scratches cannot be removed and they
obstruct clear vision.
Take care to keep battery electrolyte, brake
fluid or other acid chemicals off the fairing.
They will damage the plastic.
available plastic
Replace the windshield
polishing
if