CLEANING--------
Clean
your
motorcycle
regularly
to
protect
the
surface finishes and inspect for damage
wear,
and oil
or
hydraulic fluid seepage:
1.
Clean
the
windshield
with
a soft
cloth
or
sponge and plenty
of
water.
Dry
with a soft clean cloth. Remove
minor scratches with commercially
available plastic polishing
compound.
Replace
the
windshield
if
scratches
cannot be removed and
they
obstruct
clear vision.
CAUTION'
•
Do
not
let battery electrolyte or
other
acid
chemicals get on the windshield.
They will damage
the
plastic.
• Avoid spraying high pressure
water
(typical in
coin-operated
car washes) at
the
following
areas:
Brake
master
cylinders
Radiator
fins
Wheel
hubs
Muffler
outlets
Top
compartment
Under seal
Ignition
switch
Steering
lock
Handlebar switches
2.
After
cleaning, rinse
the
motorcycle
thoroughly
with
plenty
of
clean
water.
Strong
detergent
residue
can
corrode
alloy parts.
3. Dry
the
motorcycle,
start
the
engine,
and let
it
run
for several
minutes.
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Braking performance
may
be
impaired
immediately after washing
the
motor-
cycle.
4.
Test
the
brakes
before riding
the
motor-
cycle in traffic. Several
applications
may be necessary
to
restore
normal
braking
performance.
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