Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Unpainted Aluminum Items
Items such as brake and clutch levers, wheels,
engine covers, engine cooling fins, top and
bottom yokes on some models must be
correctly cleaned to preserve their
appearance. Please contact your dealer if you
are unsure which components on your
motorcycle are unpainted aluminum parts.
Use a proprietary brand of aluminum cleaner.
Clean aluminum items regularly, in particular
after use in inclement weather, where the
components must be hand washed and dried
each time the machine is used.
Warranty claims due to inadequate
maintenance will not be allowed.
Black Chrome Items
• Items such as headlight bowls and
mirrors on some models must be
correctly cleaned to preserve their
appearance. Please contact your
dealer if you are unsure which
components on your motorcycle are
black chrome parts.
• Maintain the appearance of black
chrome items by rubbing a small
amount of light oil into the surface.
Windshield Cleaning (if fitted)
Clean the windshield with a solution of mild
soap or detergent and lukewarm water. After
cleaning, rinse well and then dry with a soft,
lint free cloth.
If the transparency of the windshield is
reduced by scratches or oxidation which
cannot be removed, the windshield must be
replaced.
Caution
Products such as window cleaning fluids,
insect remover, rain repellent, scouring
compounds, gasoline or strong solvents
such as alcohol, acetone, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. will damage the
windshield. Never allow these products to
contact the windshield.