Honda CRF230F Owner's Manual page 103

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.
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.
4. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Strong detergent residue can corrode
alloy parts.
5. Dr y the motorcycle, start the engine, and
let it run for several minutes.
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6. Test the brakes before riding the
motorcycle. Several applications may be
necessar y to restore normal braking
performance.
7. Lubricate the drive chain immediately
after washing and drying the motorcycle.
Braking ef ficiency may be temporarily
impaired immediately after washing the
motorcycle.
Anticipate longer stopping distance to avoid
a possible accident.