CLEANING 133
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. 64)
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. 156)
ದ Treat all painted parts with a mild paint polish.
High-luster polish for paint ( P. 156)
ದ To prevent electrical problems, treat electric contacts and switches with contact spray.
Contact spray ( P. 156)
ದ Oil the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray ( P. 156)