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CLEANING, CARE
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Cleaning motorcycle
Note
Material damage
Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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When cleaning the vehicle with a pressure cleaner, do not point the water jet directly onto electrical components, connectors, cables,
bearings, etc. Maintain a minimum distance of 60 cm between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component. Excessive pres-
sure can cause malfunctions or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Close off the exhaust system to keep water from entering.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a brush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry vehicle; always rinse the vehicle with
water first.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water. Warm water
would enhance the corrosive effects of salt.
Summary of Contents for 1190 Adventure R AU
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Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 4 Overview of labels M00609 10 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 M00581 01 Canada type label M00582 01 Information on emission control ...
Page 18: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 16 M00574 01 Information on starting up M00608 01 Information on tires ...
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