Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual page 144

Remove foreign material deposits.
Foreign material such as salt, chemi-
cals, road oil or tar, tree sap, bird drop-
pings and industrial fallout may damage
the finish of your motorcycle if it is left
on painted surfaces. Remove these
types of deposits as soon as possible. If
these deposits are difficult to wash off,
an additional cleaner may be required.
Be sure that any cleaner you use is not
harmful to painted surfaces and is spe-
cifically intended for your purposes. Fol-
low the manufacturer's directions when
using these special cleaners.
Repair finish damage.
Carefully examine your motorcycle for
damage to the painted surfaces. Should
you find any chips or scratches in the
paint, touch them up immediately to
prevent corrosion from starting. If the
chips or scratches have gone through
to the bare metal, have an authorized
Suzuki dealer or qualified mechanic
make the repair.
Store your motorcycle in a dry, well-
ventilated area.
Do not park your motorcycle in a damp,
poorly ventilated area. If you often wash
your motorcycle in the garage or if you
frequently park it in when wet, your
garage may be damp. The high humid-
ity in the garage may cause or acceler-
ate corrosion. A wet motorcycle may
corrode even in a heated garage if the
ventilation is poor.
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