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Cleaning
1- Preparation for cleaning
Before cleaning the motorcycle must be prepared so that water does
not penetrate certain areas of the bike.
Exhaust:
Once this is cold, cover it with a plastic bag secured with
rubber bands.
Clutch lever, brake, throttle and stop button:
cover with a plastic
bag.
Air filter intake:
cover with insulation tape or a cloth.
2- Where to be careful
Avoid spraying water with any great force near the:
Brake pump
master cylinder and callipers, below the petrol tank: If water enters
the electronic coil or inside the spark plug cap, the engine will not
start and the affected parts will require drying.
Front and rear hubs.
Steering pivots (steering tube).
Rear suspension system.
Swing arm pivots.
3- After cleaning
- Remove the plastic bags and clean the air filter intake.
- Lubricate the locations listed in the lubrication section.
- Start the engine and let it heat for 5 minutes.
- Check the brakes before driving the bike.
WARNING
Never wax or lubricate the brake disk, this could lead to brake failure
and could provoke an accident. Clean the disk using trichloroethylene
or acetone.
