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Cleaning and Storage
VICTORY Cleaning Products
This section provides tips on the very best way to clean, polish and preserve every surface of
your beautiful new VICTORY Motorcycle. We recommend the use of our new Pure VIC-
TORY cleaning and polishing products and accessories, which have been specially designed
to offer the best care possible for your VICTORY motorcycle.
In addition to the products recommended in this section for cleaning and polishing, Pure
VICTORY Polishes also has specialty products for:
• removing scratches, scuffs and swirls
• enhancing black and silver engines
• cleaning engines, tires and wheels
• removing brake dust
After cleaning the motorcycle, inspect for damage to the painted surfaces. Repair chips or
scratches promptly by applying VICTORY touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. For more
information, or for answers to your cleaning and detailing questions, see your VICTORY
dealer or write to the Pure VICTORY Polishes Staff at: [email protected].
Washing the Motorcycle
NOTICE:
Do not use pressurized water to wash the motorcycle. Water may seep in and deteriorate
wheel bearings, brake caliper assemblies, brake master cylinders, electrical connectors,
steering head bearings, and transmission seals. Do not direct any water stream at air
intakes, exhaust outlets or electrical connectors.
Electrical components may be damaged by water. Do not allow water to contact electrical
components or connectors.
Do not use glass cleaners, water or soil repellents, and petroleum or alcohol based cleaners
on the windshield, as these products can damage the windshield.
1. Before washing, make sure exhaust pipes are cool. Cover each pipe opening with a plas-
tic bag secured with a strong rubber band. Check that the spark plugs, spark plug wire
caps, oil fill cap and fuel caps are properly seated.
2. Rinse off as much dirt and mud as possible with water running at low pressure. Use as
little water as possible when washing near the air cleaner or the exhaust pipe openings.
Dry these components thoroughly before using the motorcycle.
3. Clean the front fork tubes thoroughly to reduce fork seal wear and leakage.
4. After washing, remove the rubber bands and plastic bags from the exhaust pipes. Start
the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Make sure the brakes are functioning prop-
erly before riding.
