Royal Enfield Bullet 500CC, Owner'S Manual

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WASHING PROCEDURE
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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Ensure, the vehicle 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 the bike allow engine to idle and warm up.
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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.
AFTER WASHING
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Wash vehicle 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.
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Use low pressure jet of water to clean the entire vehicle.
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Never spray water with great force on head lamp,
speedometer, trafficator lights, front and rear wheel
hubs, electrical connections and wires, control
cables, sparkplug, battery, etc.
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Use luke warm water and mild detergent on the
painted components to remove dirt, etc.
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Rinse vehicle thoroughly with plain water to remove
the detergent and wipe vehicle dry.
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If possible, use compressed air and blow off water
particles from the obscure areas of the vehicle,
electrical connections etc.