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Cleaning Summary.
1. Prepare yourself, your equipment and use only
high quality automotive cleaning agents.
2. Prepare the bike for washing.
3. Wash the bike and leave to soak.
4. Rinse the bike with clean, cold water.
5. Dry the bike using a clean micro-fibre cloth.
6. Apply Scottoiler FS-365 corrosion inhibitor to
metal parts and wax polish to painted parts.
NOTICE!
Avoid excess water in the following places:
Instruments
Brake cylinders and brake callipers
Under the fuel tank
Head stock bearings
Air intake duct
Fuel filler cap
Exhaust muffler outlet
Electrical connections
DO NOT use a pressure washer. Only use a
bucket of water or low pressure hose. Replenish
the water in the bucket if it becomes contaminated
with dirt and grit.
CAUTION!
STORING THE MOTORCYCLE
Long term storage of the motorcycle requires some
preparation. Take the following measures:
1) Repair and service the motorcycle prior to storage.
2) Wash and dry it. Spray with moisture repellant
spray. Apply light grease to the front fork legs.
3) Store it in a dry clean place with a stable moderate
temperature.
4) Drain down the fuel from the tank and
carburetter/injection system.
5) Remove the spark plug and insert a table spoon of
engine oil. Turn the engine over several times with the
kick lever. Replace the spark plug.
6) Inflate the tyres correctly. Place the motorcycle on
its centre stand and chock so that both wheels are off
the ground to avoid flat spots forming on the tyres.
7) Remove the battery and store it in a cool dry place.
Keep it fully charged.
6) Keep the motorcycle under a dust sheet.
7) Check its condition regularly.
8) If it is stored with winter salt on, it will corrode.