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Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect the surface finishes and inspect it for damage, wear and oil leaks.
CAUTION: High pressure water can damage certain parts of the motorcycle. Avoid spraying high
pressure water at the following areas: ignition switch, handlebar switches, instruments,
muffler outlet and under seat.
Prevent water from flowing into the muffler, spark plug and battery.
1. After cleaning, rinse the motorcycle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
2. Dry the motorcycle thoroughly. Start the engine and let it run for
several minutes.
3. Lubricate the driving chain.
4. Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle to insure the brakes a functioning properly.
W
ARNING: Braking performance
may be impaired immediately after washing the Motorcycle.
Extended storage, such as for winter (ex
ceeding one month), requires that you take certain steps to reduce
t
h
e effects of deterioration from non-use of the motorcycle. In addition, necessary precautions should be made
BEFORE storing the motorcycle.
1.Clean and dry the motorcycle. Wax all painted surfaces.
2.Drain the fuel tank. Spray the inside of the tank with aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
3.Remove the spark plugs and fog the cylinder with commercial fog oil.
Press the starter button several times after turning off the ignition switch to diffuse the engine oil evenly in the
cylinders, and then reinstall the spark plugs.
4. Remove the battery. Store in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool area protected from direct sunlight. NOTE: To
remove the accumulator, dismantle the negative wire and then positive wire.
5. When installing, fix the positive wire first and then negative and close the ignition switch.
6. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures. Place the motorcycle on blocks to raise both tires off the ground.
7. Cover the motorcycle using cloth or other strongly air-permeable materials and store in a well-ventilated area,
free of rain and direct sunlight with a minimum of daily temperature variation.
CLEANING
STORAGE GUIDE
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