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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

•

Mix a mild neutral detergent (de-

signed for motorcycles or automo-

biles) and water in a bucket.

Use

a soft cloth or sponge to wash your

motorcycle. If needed, use a mild de-

greaser to remove any oil or grease

build up.

•

After washing, rinse your motorcy-

cle thoroughly with clean water to re-

move any residue (residue from the

detergent can damage parts of your

motorcycle).

•

Use a soft cloth to dry your motorcy-

cle. As you dry, inspect your motor-

cycle for chips and scratches. Do not

let the water air dry as this can dam-

age the painted surfaces.

•

Start the engine and let it idle for sev-

eral minutes. The heat from the en-

gine will help dry moist areas.

•

Carefully ride your motorcycle at a

slow speed and apply the brakes

several times.

This helps dry the

brakes and restores them to normal

operating performance.

NOTE

°

After riding in an area where the

roads are salted or near the ocean,

immediately wash your motorcycle

with c

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d

w

a

t

e

r

.

Do not use warm

water as it accelerates the chemical

reaction of the salt.

After drying,

apply a corrosion protection spray

on all metal and chrome surfaces to

prevent corrosion.

°

Condensation may form on the inside

of the headlight lens after riding in the

rain, washing the motorcycle or hu-

mid weather.

To remove the mois-

ture, start the engine and turn on the

headlight. Gradually the condensa-

tion on the inside of the lens will clear

off.

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