User's Manual
Maintenance and Adjustment
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Note:
• Use of soaps that are highly alkaline
will leave a residue on painted
surfaces, and may also cause water
spotting. Always use a low alkaline
soap to aid the cleaning process.
After Washing
Remove the plastic bags and tape, and
clear the air intakes.
Lubricate the pivots, bolts and nuts.
Test the brakes before motorcycle
operation.
Start the engine and run it for
5 minutes. Ensure adequate ventilation
for the exhaust fumes.
Use a dry cloth to absorb water residue.
Do not allow water to stand on the
machine as this will lead to corrosion.
Seat Care
To help maintain its appearance, clean
the seat using a sponge or cleaning
cloth with soap and water.
Unpainted Aluminium Items
Items such as brake and clutch levers,
wheels, engine covers, top and bottom
yokes on some models must be correctly
cleaned to preserve their appearance.
Please contact your dealer if you are
unsure which components on your
motorcycle are unpainted aluminium
parts.
Use a proprietary brand of aluminium
cleaner.
Clean aluminium items regularly, in
particular after use in inclement
weather, where the components must
be hand washed and dried each time the
machine is used.
Warranty claims due to inadequate
maintenance will not be allowed.
Cleaning the Windscreen and Clear
Panels
Clean the windscreen and clear panels
with a solution of mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water. After cleaning,
rinse well and then dry with a soft, lint
free cloth.
Warning
Never wax or lubricate the brake discs.
Loss of braking power and an accident
could result. Clean the disc with a
proprietary brand of oil-free brake
disc cleaner.
Caution
Use of chemicals or high-pressure
spray washers is not recommended
for cleaning the seat. Using chemicals
or pressure washers may damage the
seat cover.
Caution
Products such as window cleaning
fluids, insect remover, rain repellent,
scouring compounds, petrol or strong
solvents such as alcohol, acetone,
carbon tetrachloride, etc. will damage
the windscreen. Never allow these
products to contact the screen.