Washing The Motorcycle; Waxing The Motorcycle; Inspection After Cleaning - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE CLEANING AND
STORAGE PROCEDURE
MOTORCYCLE CLEANING
Washing the motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle, follow the
instruction below:
1. Remove dirt and mud from the motor ­
cycle with running water. You may use
a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard
rTlaterials which can scratch the paint.
2. Wash the entire motorcycle with mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
CAUTION
Radiator and oil cooler fins can be damaged by
spraying high pressure water on them.
Do not spray high pressure water on the radia ­
tor and 011 cooler fins.
NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing water to
flow over the following places:
• Ignition switch
• Spark plugs
• Fuel tank cap
• Carburetors
• Brake master cylinders
3. Once the dirt has been completely
removed , rinse off the detergent with
running water.
4. After rinsing , wipe off the motorcycle
with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it
to dry in the shade.
5. Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage, obtain
"touch-up" paint and "touch-up" the
damage following the procedure be­
low :
a. Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.
b. Stir the paint and "touch-up" the
damaged spots plightly with a small
brush .
c. Allow pthe paint to dry completely.
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WAXING THE MOTORCYCLE
After washing the motorcycle, waxing and
polishing are recommended to further pro­
tect and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes, observe
the precautions specified by the manu ­
facturers.
INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING
For extended life of your motorcycle, lubri ­
cate according to LUBRICATI ON POINTS
section .
CAUTION
Cleaning with any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any other sol ­
vent will damage the motorcycle parts.
Clean only with a soft cloth and warmwater with
a mild detergent.
Wet brakes can cause poor braking perfor ­
mance and may lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by expecting longer
stopping distances after washing your motorcy­
cle. Apply brakes several times to let heat dry
the brake pads or shoes.
Follow th e procedures in the INSPECTION
BE FORE RIDING section to check your
motorcycle for any problems that may have
Arisen during your last ride.
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