Owner's manual
CLEANING 163
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
– Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
– 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.
– Push back the protection covers of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 79)
– Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( p. 185)
– Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( p. 186)
– 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. 186)
– To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( p. 185)
– Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 187)