L Eani Ng - Honda GL1100 Interstate Owner's Manual

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CLEANIN
Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect
the surface finishes and inspect for damage,
wear, and oil or hydraulic fluid seepage.
1. Clean the windshield
with a soft
cloth or sponge and plenty of water.
Dry
with a soft clean cloth. Remove
minor
scrutches
with commercially
ayailable plastic polishing compound.
Replace
the
wildshield if scratches
cannot be removed and they obbtruct
clear vision.
CAUTION I
* Do not let bdttery electrolyte or other
acrd chemicels get on the windshield.
They wtll damage the plastic.
* Avoid
spraying
high
preswre
watet
(typical in coin-operated car washes) at
the following areas:
Brake master cylindels
Radiator finr
llheel hubs
I'lufller outlets
Top compartment
Under seat
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2. After
cleaning, rinse the
cycle in
tmffic.
Several
thoroughly with plenty of clean
Strong detergent residue can
alloy parts.
3. Dry the motorcycle, start the
and let it run
lor
several
r'|tElfilrlt
Braking perfomance
ma! be
immediately
qftet
washing
the
cycle.
4. Test the brakes before riding the
Ignition switch
Steering lock
Handlebu switches
may be necessary to restore
braking performance.