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Waxing the Motorcycle
After washing the motorcycle, waxing
and polishing are recommended to fur-
ther protect and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by
the manufacturers.
INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING
For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to GENERAL
LUBRICATION section.
Follow the procedures in the INSPEC-
TION BEFORE RIDING section to
check your motorcycle for any problems
that may have arisen during your last
ride.
!WARNING
Wet brakes can cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by expecting
longer stopping distances after washing
your motorcycle. Apply brakes several
times to let heat dry the brake pads or
shoes.
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