CLEANING 86
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Cleaning motorcycle
Note
Material damageಘDamage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
ದ Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electri-
cal components, connects, Bowden cables, and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazardಘProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ದ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance are maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
ದ Before you clean the motocycle, seal the exhaust system to prevent penetration by water.
ದ First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
ದ Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( P. 115)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
ದ After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle water spray, allow it to dry thoroughly.
ದ Empty the carburetor float chamber. ( P. 78)
Warning
Danger of accidentsಘReduced braking due to wet or dirty brakes.
ದ Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
ದ After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up, and then apply the brakes.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible positions in the engine and the brakes to evaporate.
ದ Push back the protection covers on the handlebar instruments to allow water to evaporate.
ದ After the motorcycle has cooled off, oil or grease all moving parts and bearings.
ದ Clean the chain. ( P. 50)
ದ 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. 115)
ದ Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( P. 116)
ದ To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( P. 116)
(EXC-RbEU, EXC-RbAUS/UK, EXC-RbUSA)
ದ Lubricate the steering lock.
Universal oil spray ( P. 115)
