Suzuki RM-Z450 Manual page 109

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: Be sure to dry the motor-
cycle after washing the motorcy-
cle. Blow off water from parts by
applying air blow if it is necessary
to remove parts just after washing
the motorcycle.
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.
Waxing the Motorcycle
After washing the motorcycle,
waxing and polishing are recom-
mended to further protect and
beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes
of good quality.
• When using waxes and pol-
ishes, observe the precautions
specified by the manufactur-
ers.
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