Motorcycle care an
d
stora
g
e
8-2
8
shiel
d
. Test the pro
d
uct on a
small hi
dd
en part of the win
d
-
shiel
d
to make sure that it
d
oes
not leave any marks. If the win
d
-
shiel
d
is scratche
d
, use a quality
plastic polishin
g
compoun
d
af-
ter washin
g
.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE:
Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin
g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the
b
rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the
b
rakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the
b
rake
d
iscs an
d
b
rake linin
g
s with a
re
g
ular
b
rake
d
isc cleaner or
acetone, an
d
wash the tires with
warm water an
d
a mil
d
d
eter-
g
ent. Before ri
d
in
g
at hi
g
her
spee
d
s, test the motorcycle’s
b
rakin
g
performance an
d
cor-
nerin
g
b
ehavior.
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