Cleaning Your Motorcycle; Washing Your Motorcycle - KYMCO Quannon 150 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect the surface finishes,
and inspect for damageor wear, and oil, coolant or brake fluid
leakage.
Avoid cleaning products that are not specifically designed for
motorcycle, scooter, or automobile surfaces. Nonspecific clean-
ers may contain harsh detergents or chemical solvents that
can damage the metal, paint, and plastic on your motorcycle.
NOTE: If your motorcycle is still warm from recent opera-
tion, give the engine and exhaust system time to cool off
before washing. Avoid the use of high pressure water
spray (typical in coin-operated car washes), as the pow-
erful spray can damage components on your motorcycle.

Washing your motorcycle

1. Rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with cool water to remove
any loose dirt.
2. Clean the motorcycle with a sponge or soft cloth using cool
water. Avoid directing water at the muffler outlet and elec-
trical parts.
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 other chemical solvents away from
the motorcycle, as they will damage the plastic and painted
surfaces.
4. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with plenty
of clean water. This rinsing is required to remove detergent
residue which can corrode alloy parts.
5. Dry the motorcycle and then start the engine, allowing it to
run for several minutes.
NOTE: The inside of the headlight lens may become clouded
immediately after washing the motorcycle. Moisture conden-
sation inside the headlight lens will disappear gradually as it
is heated by the headlight. After washing, run the engine
while keeping the headlight on, to dissipate any condensa-
tion.
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