WARNING!
Improperly adjusted steering head bearings will
impair the handling and stability of the motorcycle,
possibly leading to personal injury and damage to the
motorcycle. For steering head bearing adjustments, we
strongly recommend you see your authorized Indian
Motorcycle dealer.
Care and Cleaning
Your motorcycle is subjected to many external infl uences
which – if gone unchecked – can harm the paint as
well as the external parts causing lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme weather
conditions, but also by air pollution, tar, road salt, gravel
and stone chipping.
Other harmful infl uences – such as grease, oil, fuel,
brake fl uid, bird droppings, insects and tree resins –
should be removed immediately to avoid paint damage.
Frequent washing and waxing eliminates and/or reduces
the ability of these infl uences to cause permanent
damage. You should check your motorcycle regularly for
stone chipping and other damage. Any damage should
be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the onset of
corrosion.
Cleaning Your Motorcycle
To keep your motorcycle looking like new, you should
clean and wax it as often as possible. Periodic wax
application with a carnauba based wax is required to
maintain the factory luster. Recommended application
interval is every 30 days. For information on other
motorcycle care products and cleaning recommendations,
see your authorized Indian Motorcycle dealer.Scratches,
corrosion or damage due to neglect or improper care may
not always be remedied or repaired with the care products
recommended. In such cases, it is best to seek advice
and assistance from your authorized Indian Motorcycle
dealer.
WARNING! When washing your motorcycle, do not use
power washers. Power washers allow water to prematurely
corrode bearings and bearing surface areas. If you choose
to use power washers, you will have to check, clean,
repack or replace bearings on your motorcycle more often
then scheduled maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous and/or fl ammable. Carefully observe
warnings and cautions provided on the labels of cleaning
compounds to prevent personal injury or damage to your
motorcycle. Never use fl uids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your motorcycle.
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