Caring For Your Motorcycle - Honda CB400 Owner's Manual

Caring for Your Motorcycle

Caring for Your Motorcycle
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important
to ensure the life of your Honda. A clean
motorcycle makes it easier to spot potential
problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to
prevent ice on roads promote the formation of
corrosion. Always wash your motorcycle
thoroughly after riding on coastal or treated
roads.
Washing
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before
washing.
1. Rinse your motorcycle thoroughly using a
garden hose to remove loose dirt.
2. If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
Clean the headlight lens and other plastic
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components with extra care to avoid
scratching them. Avoid directing water
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into the air cleaner, muffler, and electrical
parts.
3. Thoroughly rinse your motorcycle with
plenty of clean water.
4. After the motorcycle dries, lubricate any
moving parts.
Make sure that no lubricant spills onto
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the brakes or tyres. Brake discs or pads
contaminated with oil will suffer greatly
reduced braking effectiveness and can
lead to a crash.
5. Lubricate the drive chain immediately after
washing and drying the motorcycle.
6. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
Avoid products that contain harsh
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detergents or chemical solvents. These
can damage the metal, paint, and plastic
on your motorcycle.
Keep the wax clear of the tyres and
brakes.
If your motorcycle has any matte painted
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parts, do not apply a coat of wax to the
matte painted surface.
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