Honda CRF250F Owner's Manual Installation And Operation page 216

Washing 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 plastic parts using a cloth or
sponge dampened with a solution of mild
detergent and water. Rub the soiled area
gently rinsing it frequently with fresh
water.
Take care to keep brake fluid or
chemical solvents off the motorcycle.
They will damage the plastic and painted
surfaces.
The headlight's inside lens may fog
temporarily after washing or while riding in
the rain. This does not impact the headlight
function.
Any condensation inside the headlight
should dissipate after a few minutes of
running the engine with the headlight(s) on.
However, if you see a large amount of water
or ice accumulated inside the lens(es), have
your vehicle inspected by your dealer.
4. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Strong detergent residue can corrode
alloy parts.
5. Dry the motorcycle, start the engine,
and let it run for several minutes.
6. Test the brakes before riding the
motorcycle. Several applications may be
necessary to restore normal braking
performance.
7. Lubricate the drive chain immediately
after washing and drying the
motorcycle.
Braking efficiency may be temporarily
impaired immediately after washing the
motorcycle.
Anticipate longer stopping distance to avoid
a possible accident.
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