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27
CLEANING, CARE
270
27. 1
Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage
Components
become damaged
or
destroyed if
a
pressure cleaner
is
used incorrectly.
The high pressure
forces water
into the
electrica
l
components,
connectors,
throttle
cables,
and
bearings,
etc.
Pressure
which
is too
high
causes
malfunctions
and
destroys
components.
Do not direct the
water
jet
directly on
to
electrical
components, connectors,
throttle
cables or
bearings.
Maintain a
minimum distan
ce
between the
nozzle of
the
pressure
cleaner
and
the
component.
Minimum
clearance
60 em
(23.6
in)
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous
substances cause
environmental damage
.
Dispose
of
oi
ls,
grease,
filters,
fuel
,
cleaning
agents,
brake fluid
,
etc.
,
correctly and in
compliance
with
the applicable
regu-
lations.
Info
To maintain the
value and appearance of
the motorcycle
over
a long
period,
clean
it
regularly.
Avoid direct sunshine when
clean
ing
the
motorcycle.
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Close
off the
exhaust
system to keep water from
entering.
Remove coarse
dirt
particles with a
gentle
water
jet.
Spray
dirty parts
with a
normal commercial engine
cleaner and
then brush
off with
a
soft
brush.
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Motorcyc le
cleaner
(i!ll
p. 358)
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Info
I
Use
warm water containing
normal
motorcycle
cleaner and a
soft
sponge.
Never
apply
motorcycle
cleaner
to a dry vehicle
;
always
rinse the vehicle
with water
first.
After
rinsing
the
motorcycle with a
gentle
spray of water
,
allow
it to
dry
thoroughl
y.
Remove
the closure
of
the
exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of
accidents
Moisture
and
dirt
impair the
brake
system.
Brake carefully several
times
to
dry
out
and
remove
dirt
from
the brake
linings
and
the brake
discs.
After
cleaning, ride the vehicle
a
short distance until the engine
warms
up.
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Info
I
The
heat
produced causes water at
inaccessible
locations
in the engine
and
on
the brake system to evaporate
.
After the
motorcyc le has
cooled
off,
lubri cat
e
all moving parts and
bearings.
Clean
the chain.
(
i!ll
p. 129)
Treat bare metal
(except for
brake
discs
and the
exhaust
system)
with a corrosion
inhibitor.
I
Preserving materials
for
paints,
metal
and
rubber
(
i!ll
p
.
359)
Treat
all
plastic
parts
and
powder-coated
parts
with a
mild
cleaning
and
care
prod-
uct
.
Special cleaner
for
glossy and
matte paint fini
shes,
metal
and plastic
surfaces
(i!ll
p. 359)
Grease steering
lock.
I
Universal
oil
spray
(
i!ll
p
.
359)
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