Motorcycle care an
d
stora
g
e
8-2
8
harsh chemicals, inclu
d
in
g
stron
g
aci
d
ic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma
g
ne-
sium wheels.
harsh chemicals, a
b
rasive
cleanin
g
compoun
d
s, or wax on
matte-finishe
d
parts. Brushes
can scratch an
d
d
ama
g
e the
matte-finish, use soft spon
g
e or
towel only.
towels, spon
g
es, or
b
rushes
contaminate
d
with a
b
rasive
cleanin
g
pro
d
ucts or stron
g
chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers,
b
rake
flui
d
, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin
g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun-
light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec-
trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas-
tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in-
sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains
with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge.
NOTICE:
Do not use
d
e
g
reasin
g
a
g
ent on areas re-
quirin
g
lu
b
rication such as
seals,
g
askets, an
d
wheel axles.
Follow pro
d
uct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washin
g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray
down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au-
tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places.
NOTICE:
Use col
d
water if the vehicle has
b
een expose
d
to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles:
Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles.
NOTICE:
Never use
any stron
g
chemicals to clean
the win
d
shiel
d
. A
dd
itionally,
some cleanin
g
compoun
d
s for
plastic may scratch the win
d
-
shiel
d
, so
b
e sure to test all
cleanin
g
pro
d
ucts
b
efore
g
en-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean
water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin
g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or
absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
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