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CLEANING, CARE
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18.2
Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation
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If the motorcycle is used in the winter, salt can be expected on the roads. Precautions need to be taken against road salt corrosion.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water after riding. Warm water intensifies the effects of salt.
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Clean the brake system.
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After
EVERY
trip on salted roads, thoroughly clean the brake calipers and brake
linings after they have cooled down while they are installed; use cold water and
dry them well.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly wash the motorcycle with cold water and
dry it well.
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Treat the engine, swingarm and all other bright and zinc-plated parts (except for the
brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.
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Corrosion inhibitor is not permitted to come in contact with the brake discs as
this would greatly reduce the braking force.
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Clean the chain. (
Summary of Contents for 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2015 1190 RC8 R US Art no 3213285en ...
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Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 4 Overview of labels B01298 10 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 M00734 01 Type label for Canada M00735 01 Type label for the USA ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 1 View of vehicle front left example B01301 10 ...
Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example B01302 10 ...
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Page 50: ...6 CONTROLS 48 6 13 10 Overview of ROAD mode 401128 10 ...
Page 58: ...6 CONTROLS 56 6 13 17 Overview of RACE mode 401142 10 ...
Page 168: ...10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 166 Finishing work Fit the seat p 170 ...