CLEANING 142
12.1Cleaning motorcycle
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
– Never clean the vehicle with high-pressure cleaning equipment or a strong water-jet. The excessive pressure can penetrate electrical
components, plug connectors, Bowden cables and bearings, etc., and can damage or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
– 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.
– Before you clean the motocycle, seal the exhaust system to prevent penetration by water.
– First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle water spray.
– Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 167)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
If you have ridden the vehicle on salted roads, clean it with cold water. Warm water would reinforce the effect of the salt.
– After rinsing the motorcycle thoroughly with a soft jet of water, dry it with compressed air and a cloth.
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