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– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
– Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
– After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 161)
– Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with an anticorrosive.
Cleaning and preserving materials for metal, rubber and plastic ( p. 261)
– Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces ( p. 262)
– Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Paint cleaner and polish for high-gloss and matte finishes, bare metal and plastic
surfaces ( p. 262)
– Lubricate the ignition/steering lock, tank lock, and seat lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 262)
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