Preparation For Washing; Where To Be Careful - Triumph Street Triple Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Preparation for Washing

Before washing, precautions must be taken
to keep water off the following places.
Rear opening of the exhausts: Cover with a
plastic bag secured with rubber bands.
Clutch and brake levers, switch housings on
the handlebar: Cover with plastic bags.
Ignition switch and steering lock: Cover the
keyhole with tape.
Remove any items of jewellery such as rings,
watches, zips or belt buckles, which may
scratch or otherwise damage painted or
polished surfaces.
Use separate cleaning sponges or cleaning
cloths for washing painted/polished surfaces
and chassis areas. Chassis areas (such as
wheels and under mudguards) will be
exposed to more abrasive road grime and
dust, which may then scratch painted or
polished surfaces, if the same sponge or
cleaning cloths are used.
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Where to be Careful

Avoid spraying water with any great force
near the following places:
• Instruments;
• Brake cylinders and brake calipers;
• Under the fuel tank;
• Headstock bearings;
• Air intake duct above the headlights.
Caution
Any water sprayed around the air intake
duct could enter the airbox and engine,
causing damage to both items.
Caution
Use of high-pressure spray washers is not
recommended. When using
washers, water may be forced into
bearings and other components causing
premature wear from corrosion and loss of
lubrication.
Note:
• Use of soaps that are highly alkaline
will leave a residue on painted
surfaces, and may also cause water
spotting. Always use a low alkaline
soap to aid the cleaning process.
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