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CLEANING
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CONSERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
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STORAGE
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Clean your motorcycle regularly in order to keep its painted finish looking shiny and new.
The best manner would be to use warm water that has been mixed with a normal trade washing detergent and a sponge. The hard dirt
can be removed before with the help of a soft water jet.
NEVER CLEAN YOUR MOTORCYCLE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURED CLEANER OR A HIGH-PRESSURED WATER JET. THE WATER COULD OTHERWISE
RUN INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CONNECTORS, SHEATHED CABLES, BEARINGS, CARBURETOR, ETC. AND CAUSE DISTURBINGS OR
LEAD TO A PREMATURE DESTRUCTION OF THESE PARTS.
– You should use normal trade-mark detergents to clean the engine. Strongly dirted parts should be cleaned additionally with the
help of a paint brush.
– Before cleaning with water, plug the exhaust pipe to prevent water ingress.
– After the motorcycle has been rinsed with a soft water jet, it should be dried by air pressure and a cloth. Then take a short drive
until the engine has reached the working temperature and also apply the brakes. Due to the heat, the water also evaporates at the
unapproachable parts of the engine and the brakes.
– Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have seeped into this part of
the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil and grease all sliding and pivot points. Treat the chain with a chain spray too.
– Finally all painted parts should be treated with a gentle paint cleaner.
– To prevent failures in the electric system, you should treat the ignition lock, the emergency off switch, light switch and the socket
connectors with contact spray.
In the event that the motorcycle is also used in winter and on roads where one has to expect salt spraying, you will have to take
precautions against the aggressive road salt.
– clean motorcycle thoroughly and let it dry after each ride
– treat engine, carburetor, swing arm, and all other bare or galvanized parts (except for brake discs) with a wax-based anti-corrosion
agent.
KEEP THE ANTI-CORROSION AGENT FROM GETTING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE DISCS, FOR OTHERWISE THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY
REDUCE THE BRAKING POWER.
AFTER RIDES ON SALTED ROADS, CLEAN MOTORCYCLE THOROUGHLY WITH COLD WATER AND LET IT DRY WELL!
Should you desire to make a pause over a longer space of time, please observe the following instructions:
– Clean motorcycle thoroughly (see chapter: CLEANING)
– Change engine oil, oil filter and fine screen filter (old engine oil contains aggressive contaminants).
– Check antifreeze and amount of cooling liquid.
– Warm up the engine once again, close the fuel tap and wait until the engine dies. Then open the drain plug from the float cham-
ber to remove the remaining fuel.
– Remove spark plug and fill in approx. 5 cc of engine oil into the cylinder through the opening. Actuate kick-starter 10 times in
order to distribute the oil onto the cylinder walls and mount the spark plug.
– Set piston to compression so that the valves will be closed (slowly operate the kickstarter until you can hear the automatic decom-
pressor click (release))
– Let fuel flow out of tank into an appropriate container.
– Correct tire pressure.
– Lubricate pivot points of the control levers, footrests, etc. as well as the chain.
– Servicing the shock absorber linkage and swing arm bearings.
– Remove and charge battery (see chapter: BATTERY).
– The storage place should be dry and not subject to excessive temperature fluctuations.
– Cover the motorcycle with an air permeated tarpaulin or blanket. Do not use non air permeable materials as any humidity may not
be able to escape and could cause corrosion.
DO NOT LET THE ENGINE RUN FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS KEPT IN STORAGE. SINCE IN THIS CASE THE ENGINE
WOULD NOT GET WARM ENOUGH, THE STEAM PRODUCED DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS WOULD CONDENSE AND CAUSE RUSTING ON
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARING, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM.
RE-INITIATION AFTER TIME OF STORAGE:
– Mount the charged battery (match polarity).
– Fill up tank with fresh fuel and turn the fuel tap to the ON position.
– Check motorcycle as before each start.
– Take a short, careful test ride first.
NOTE: Before you put your motorcycle away for the winter, you have to check all parts for their function and wear. Should any service
jobs, repairs, or any refitting be necessary, you should have them carried out during the off-season (lower workload at mechanics’ shops).
This way, you can avoid the long waiting times at your mechanic at the beginning of the next biking season.
