URAL Motorcycles Bavarian Classic 2001, Owner'S Manual

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CARE OF MOTORCYCLE PAINT
When washing the motorcycle, use a weak stream of cold or slightly heated water. Never use a
pressure washer! Do not remove dust and mud by rubbing the surface with a dry cloth as sand
particles will degrade the surface and the paint will rapidly lose its brilliance. While washing, do not
use soda solution, kerosene, citric acids or mineral oils. If the surface is stained with mineral oil,
degrease by wiping with a rag. If after removal of mud and dust with a jet of water, some dirt is left
on the surface, remove it with the help of a sponge, a soft hair brush or a flannel and water, but not
allowing separate water drops to dry out on the surface. Finally, polish the painted surfaces with a
dry soft flannel.
To repair painted areas, each motorcycle is furnished with a bottle of matching touch up paint.
For patching proceed as follows:
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clean the surface with turpentine
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rub the damaged spot with a waterproof abrasive cloth and water rub thoroughly
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paint using a soft brush or a spray gun.
After patching let the surface dry in air for 15 min, then proceed with drying at 212°F-248°F/
100°C-120°C with the aid of heat reflector or an electric lamp until the coat is perfectly dry.
Bear in mind that enamels are flammable. Color match may not be perfect due to humidity, fading,
temperature and other variables.
The painted surfaces of the motorcycle feature natural gloss. In case some dull spots appear,
remedy them by polishing as follows. Take a solution of wax polishing compound and having
washed the dull spots thoroughly, smear a thin film of the compound with a soft wad (cotton, cotton
gauze of flannel) over the surface. Rub the polishing compound making circular motions with the
wad. In 3 - 5 min. of drying, wipe the surface with a clean dry piece of cloth or flannel until luster
appears.
PRESERVATION AND STORAGE
If the motorcycle is put in storage for the season, arrange it on supports and proceed with the
preservation treatment. Check that the wheel tire pressure is within specifications. Store the
motorcycle away from acids, alkalis, mineral fertilizers and other harmful substances.
Prior to placing it in storage, clean the bike thoroughly, drain the carburetors, or start the engine
and let it run with the gasoline cock closed to remove gasoline in the float chambers of carburetors.