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Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect the surface finishes and inspect it for
damage, wear and oil
leaks
.
CAUTION:
High pressure water can damage certain parts of the motorcycle. Avoid spraying high
p
ressure water at the following areas: ignition switch, handlebar switches, instruments,
muffler outlet and under
seat.
Prevent water from flowing into the muffler, spark plug and
battery
.
1. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
2.
Dry the motorcycle thoroughly. Start the engine and let
it
run for several minutes.
3.
Lubricate the driving chain.
4.
Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle
to insure the brakes a functioning properly
.
WARNING: Braking performance may be impaired immediately after washing the Motorcycle.
Extended storage, such as for winter
(exceeding one month), requires that you take certain steps to reduce
the effects of deterioration fr
o
m non-use of the motorcycle. In addition, necessary
precautions
should be made
BEFORE storing the motorcycle.
1.
Clean and dry the motorcycle. Wax all painted surface
s
.
2.
Drain the fuel tan
k
. Spray the inside of the tank with aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
3.
Remove the spark plugs and
fog the cylinder with commercial fog oil
.
Press
t
he
starter button several times after turning off the ignition switch to diffuse the engine oil evenly in the
cylinders, and then reinstall the spark plugs.
4.
Remove the battery. Store in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool area protected from direct sunlight. NOTE: To
remove the accumulator, dismantle the negative wire and then positive wire.
5.
When installing, fix the positive wire first and then negative and close the ignition switch.
6.
Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures. Place the motorcycle on blocks to raise both tires off the ground.
7.
Cover the motorcycle using cloth or other strongly air-permeable materials and store in a well-ventilated area,
free of rain and direct sunlight with a minimum of daily temperature variation.
CLEANING
STORAGE GUIDE