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CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE
Frequent, regular cleaning is an essential part of
maintaining your AJS motorcycle. If regularly cleaned,
the appearance will be maintained for many years.
Always wash your motorcycle with clean cold water
immediately after you have ridden on salty roads or
have exposed your motorcycle to corrosive conditions
such as in snow, slush or a sea breeze. Salt can
corrode your motorcycle in a very short period of time.
Note: on dry, bright winter days salt may not be
obviously visible on the roads but may be there.
Extra protection from salt can be gained by applying
Scottoiler FS-365 to bright metal parts.
Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Allow the
motorcycle to cool. Cover the handle bar switches with
cling film. Place tape over the ignition key hole. Bung
up the exhaust hole. Do not use a pressure washer.
Use a bucket of water or low pressure hose. Keep
excess water away from the instruments, air intake,
under the fuel tank, steering bearings and carburetter.
Apply water soluble de-greaser to stubborn or oily
stains. Work in with a nylon brush.
Do not use washing up liquid or other household
detergents, as they contain salt. Use only high quality
automotive shampoo. Rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Towel off with a micro fibre towel and allow to
dry.
Many Automotive bodywork polishes will be suitable
for applying to painted panels. A light lubricant
("GT85" or similar) is fine for coating the engine,
carburetter and most non-painted bodywork area.
WARNING DO NOT apply light lubricants or waxes to
the brake discs. Loss of braking could occur and an
accident could result. Do not apply light lubricant to,
meters or the exhaust system. (see below for
exhausts).
Cleaning of the Exhaust System
WARNING The exhaust system must be cool before
washing to prevent injury from burns.
All parts of the exhaust system of your motorcycle
must be cleaned regularly to avoid deterioration of its
appearance. These instructions can be applied to
chrome, brushed stainless steel and satin black
components alike. Water spotting will occur if the
exhaust is washed when hot or warm. Wash the
exhaust system with a soft cloth. DO NOT use an
abrasive scouring pad or steel wool. They will damage
the finish. Rinse the exhaust system thoroughly.
Ensure no soap or water enters the mufflers. Dry the
exhaust system as far as possible with a micro fibre
towel.