Caring for Your Scooter
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Caring for Your Scooter
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to
ensure the life of your Honda. A clean scooter
makes it easier to spot potential problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent
ice on roads promote the formation of
corrosion. Always wash your scooter
thoroughly after riding on coastal or treated
roads.
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before washing.
1.
Rinse your scooter thoroughly using a garden
hose to remove loose dirt.
2.
If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel
with mild cleaner to remove road grime.
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Clean the windscreen, headlight lens,
panels, and other plastic components with
extra care to avoid scratching them. Avoid
directing water into the air cleaner,
muffler, and electrical parts.
3.
Thoroughly rinse your scooter with plenty of
clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
4.
After the scooter dries, lubricate any moving
parts.
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Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the
brakes or tyres. Brake disc or pads
contaminated with oil will suffer greatly
reduced braking effectiveness and can
lead to a crash.
5.
Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
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Avoid products that contain harsh
detergents or chemical solvents. These can
damage the metal, paint, and plastic on
your scooter.
Keep the wax clear of the tyres and brakes.
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If your scooter has any matte painted
parts, do not apply a coat of wax to the
matte painted surface.
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