MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re- movers or inhibitors, brake flu- id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
●Do not use
connectors, instruments, switches and lights), breather hoses and vents.
●For motorcycles equipped with a windshield: Do not use strong cleaners or hard sponges as they will cause dulling or scratching. Some cleaning com- pounds for plastic may leave scratches on the windshield. Test the product on a small hid- den part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing.
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
After riding in the rain or near the sea Since sea salt is extremely corrosive, carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain or near the sea.
1.Clean the motorcycle with cold wa- ter and a mild detergent, after the engine has cooled down.
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CAUTION:
Do not use warm water since it in- creases the corrosive action of the salt.
2.Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome- and
After cleaning
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,
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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.
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