CLEANING/PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
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Cleaning the motorcycle
Note
Material damage
Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
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Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, socket connects, throttle cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Seal the exhaust system to keep water out.
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First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
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Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a brush.
Motorcycle cleaner (
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Clean the vehicle using a soft sponge and warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner.
If the vehicle was operated in road salt, clean it with cold water. Warm water enhances the corrosive effects of salt.
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After the motorcycle has been thoroughly cleaned with a gentle spray of water, it should be dried with compressed air and a cloth.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine is warm, applying the brakes occasionally.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
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Push back the protection covers of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint (
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care agent.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic surfaces ( p. 211)
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To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray (
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Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
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