Corrosion Prevention - Suzuki RM-Z450 Manual

CORROSION PREVENTION

It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
• Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hard-
to-reach areas.
• Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted
metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts
from stones and gravel.
Road salt, dust-control chemicals,
sea air, industrial pollution, and
high humidity will all contribute to
corrosion.
How to Help Prevent Corrosion
• Wash your motorcycle fre-
quently, at least once a month.
Keep your motorcycle as clean
and dry as possible.
• Remove
deposits.
such as road salt, chemicals,
road oil or tar, tree sap, bird
droppings and industrial fall-
out may damage your motor-
cycle's finish. Remove these
types of deposits as quickly as
possible. If these deposits are
difficult to wash off, an addi-
tional cleaner may be required.
Follow the
directions when using these
special cleaners.
foreign material
Foreign material
manufacturer's
• Repair finish damage as soon
as possible. Carefully exam-
ine your motorcycle for dam-
age to the painted surfaces.
Should you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch
them up immediately to pre-
vent corrosion from starting. If
the chips or scratches have
gone through to the bare
metal, have a Suzuki dealer
make the repair.
• Store your motorcycle in a dry,
well ventilated area. If you
often wash your motorcycle in
the garage or if you frequently
park it inside when wet, your
garage may be damp. The
high humidity may cause or
accelerate corrosion. A wet
motorcycle may corrode even
in a heated garage if the venti-
lation is poor.
• Cover your motorcycle. Expo-
sure to mid-day sun can cause
the colors in paint, plastic
parts, and instrument faces to
fade. Covering your motorcy-
cle with a high-quality, "breath-
able" motorcycle cover can
help protect the finish from the
harmful UV rays in sunlight,
and can reduce the amount of
dust and air pollution reaching
the surface.
dealer can help you select the
right cover for your motorcycle.
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