Suzuki Intruder VL1500B, Manual

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9-5
How to Help Prevent Corrosion
• Wash your motorcycle frequently, at
least once a month. Keep your
motorcycle as clean and dry as pos-
sible.
• Remove foreign material deposits.
Foreign material such as road salt,
chemicals, road oil or tar, tree sap,
bird droppings and industrial fall-out
may damage your motorcycle’s fin-
ish. Remove these types of deposits
as quickly as possible. If these
deposits are difficult to wash off, an
additional cleaner may be required.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions
when using these special cleaners.
• Repair finish damage as soon as
possible. Carefully examine your
motorcycle for damage to the
painted surfaces. Should you find
any chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately to pre-
vent corrosion from starting. If the
chips or scratches have gone
through to the bare metal, have a
Suzuki dealer make the repair.
• Store your motorcycle in a dry, well-
ventilated area. If you often wash
your motorcycle in the garage or if
you frequently park it inside when
wet, your garage may be damp. The
high humidity may cause or acceler-
ate corrosion. A wet motorcycle may
corrode even in a heated garage if
the ventilation is poor.