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CLEANING, CARE
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with an anticorrosive.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces (
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces (
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Lubricate the ignition/steering lock, tank lock, and seat lock.
Universal oil spray (
Summary of Contents for 2013 1190 RC8 R JP
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2013 1190 RC8 R EU UK 1190 RC8 R FR 1190 RC8 R JP Art no 3211961en ...
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Page 18: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 16 4 1 View of vehicle front left example B01301 10 ...
Page 20: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 18 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example B01302 10 ...
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Page 40: ...6 CONTROLS 38 6 11 9 Overview of ROAD mode 401128 10 ...
Page 48: ...6 CONTROLS 46 6 11 16 Overview of RACE mode 401142 10 ...
Page 157: ...10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 155 Finishing work Fit the seat p 159 ...