Honda Goldwing F6B Owner's Manual page 187

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Finishing Touches
After washing your motorcycle, consider using a commercially-available spray
cleaner/polish or quality liquid or paste wax to finish the job. Use only a non-
abrasive polish or wax made specifically for motorcycles or automobiles. Apply
the polish or wax according to the instructions on the container.
Removing Road Salt
Road Salt used on roads during winter and salt from seawater causes rust.
Wash your motorcycle as follows after it has run through salty water or on
roads treated with Road Salt.
1. Clean the motorcycle using cool water (page
Do not use warm water.
This worsens the effect of the salt.
2. Dry the motorcycle and make sure the metal is protected with the wax.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Maintenance
The exhaust pipe and muffler are stainless steel but may become stained by
mud or dust.
To remove mud or dust, use a wet sponge and a liquid kitchen abrasive, then
rinse well with clean water. Dry with chamois or a soft towel.
If necessary, remove heat stains by using a commercially available fine texture
compound. Then rinse by the same manner as removing mud or dust.
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