Royal Enfield Bullet 500 2018, Owner'S Manual

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After washing
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Ensure, the motorcycle is thoroughly dry by wiping with
a clean soft absorbent cloth or chamois leather.
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Remove all plastic bags and adhesive tapes.
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Lubricate control cables, pivot and rear chain with lube
oil
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Polish the painted and plated surfaces using polishing
wax.
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Start engine and allow to run at idling speed for a few
minutes to warm up engine.
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Drive the motorcycle slowly, applying both brakes
intermittently to dry up the brake shoes.
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Test brakes for full efficiency.
WASHING PROCEDURE
Precautions

Wash motorcycle when the engine is cold.
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Cover the silencer tail end and control switches with
suitable plastic bags and tie it firmly to prevent water
entry into them.
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Remove ignition key and seal key hole using adhesive
tape.
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Use a suitable engine degreaser, available with your
local parts store, to remove dirt or grease from the
engine external parts if required. Follow the directions
in the label carefully before using the degreaser.

Use low pressure jet of water to clean the entire
motorcycle.

Never spray water with great force on head lamp,
speedometer, flasher lights, front and rear wheel hubs,
electrical connections and wires, control cables,
Throttle body, sparkplug, battery, etc.

Use Luke warm water and mild detergent on the
painted components to remove dirt, etc.
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Rinse motorcycle thoroughly with plain water to
remove the detergent and wipe motorcycle dry.
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If possible, use compressed air and blow off water
particles from the obscure areas of the motorcycle,
electrical connections, etc.
WARNING
Observe warnings and cautions given on
labels of cleaning compounds.
When washing your motorcycle, be careful not
to get the brakes, engine, mufflers or air cleaner
etc., too wet. Wet brake shoe and / or brake drum
can aff ect b raki ng. E nsure brakes and the
motorcycle is operating properly before riding in
traffic.