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WASHING PROCEDURE
PRECAUTIONS
1.
Wash motorcycle when the engine is cold.
2.
Cover the silencer, tail pipe, horn, control switches,
instrument cluster & tripper with suitable plastic
bags and tie it firmly to prevent water entry.
3.
Remove ignition key and seal key hole using adhesive
tape.
4.
Brush engine area with a solvent to remove dirt or
grease.
5.
Use low pressure jet of water to clean.
6.
Do not spray water directly on the steering stem area
as it will damage the bearings and course the handle
bar movement to become sticky.
7.
Never spray water with great force on head lamp,
speedometer, flasher lights, front and rear wheel
hubs, electrical connections and wires, control
cables, cables, sparkplug, battery, ABS ECU, EMS
ECU, side mirrors, steering stem etc.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan
8.
Do not apply any corrosive solvent on painted
surfaces or rubber parts.
9.
Use luke warm water and mild detergent on the
painted components to remove dirt, etc.
10. Rinse motorcycle thoroughly with plain water to
remove the detergent.
11.
If possible, use compressed air and blow off water
particles from the hard to reach areas of the
motorcycle, electrical connections etc.
12. No direct jet at the edges of decal, electrical parts,
coupler joints, silencer tail pipe, radiator lubrication
points like steering cone kit, brake pedal, wheel
bearings, chain, brake cam & swing arm bushes to be
washed in spray mode only (not in jet mode).
13. Once the motorcycle has been ridden in salty
conditions or near coastal areas it is recommended
to wash your motorcycle with cold water. Please do
not use warm water for washing as it will damage the
motorcycle due to chemical reaction with the salt.
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