CLEANING 157
– After rinsing the vehicle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
– Clean and dry the air filter box.
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Drain the carburetor float chamber. x ( p. 142)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
– Clean/dry off dirty or wet brakes by careful application of the brakes.
– After cleaning, take a short ride until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
– Push back the protective covers from the handlebar armatures to allow any water that may have entered there to evaporate.
– After the vehicle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 82)
– Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and exhaust system) with anti-corrosion materials.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( p. 179)
– Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Cleaning and polishing materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( p. 179)
– To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( p. 179)