CLEANING 160
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 warms up, applying the brakes occasionally.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and on the brakes to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 76)
– 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. 188)
– Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( p. 188)
– Oil the ignition/steering lock, tank lock, and seat lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 189)