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144 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Cleaning Your Motorcycle General Precautions Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its useful life. Covering your motorcycle with a high quality, breathable motorcycle cover will help protect its finish from harmful UV rays, pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust reaching its surfaces. j applying degreaser to seals, brake pads, • Avoid and tires. all harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents, • Avoid and household cleaning products such as ammo- WARNING Build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. When operating the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. If debris or flammable materials have collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to inspecting for build-up of debris or flammable materials. sure the engine and exhaust are cool before • Be washing. nia-based window cleaners. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately. Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abrasive pads or brushes. Use care when washing the plastic parts as they can easily be scratched. Avoid using pressure washers; water can penetrate seals and electrical components and damage your motorcycle. Avoid spraying water in delicate areas such as in air intakes, throttle body assy, brake components, electrical components, muffler outlets, and fuel tank openings. Washing Your Motorcycle your bike with cold water from a garden • Rinse hose to remove any loose dirt. a mild neutral detergent (designed for motor• Mix cycles or automobiles) and water in a bucket. Use a soft cloth or sponge to wash your motorcycle. If needed, use a mild degreaser to remove any oil or grease which build up. After washing, rinse your motorcycle thoroughly with clean water to remove any residue (residue from the detergent can damage parts of your motorcycle). •

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144
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Cleaning Your Motorcycle
General Precautions
Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki mo-
torcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize over-
all performance, and extend its useful life. Covering
your motorcycle with a high quality, breathable mo-
torcycle cover will help protect its finish from harmful
UV rays, pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust
reaching its surfaces.
WARNING
Build-up of debris or flammable material in
and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and
exhaust can cause mechanical problems
and increase the risk of fire. When operating
the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or
flammable material to collect in and around
the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical
component and exhaust areas frequently.
If debris or flammable materials have col-
lected, park the vehicle outside and stop
the engine.
Allow the engine to cool, then
remove any collected debris.
Do not park
or store the vehicle in an enclosed space
prior to inspecting for build-up of debris or
flammable materials.
•
Be sure the engine and exhaust are cool before
washing.
•
Avoid applying degreaser to seals, brake pads,
and tires.
•
Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents,
and household cleaning products such as ammo-
nia-based window cleaners.
•
Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the
finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them
off immediately.
•
Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abra-
sive pads or brushes.
•
Use care when washing the plastic parts as they
can easily be scratched.
•
Avoid using pressure washers; water can pene-
trate seals and electrical components and damage
your motorcycle.
•
Avoid spraying water in delicate areas such as
in air intakes, throttle body assy, brake compo-
nents, electrical components, muffler outlets, and
fuel tank openings.
Washing Your Motorcycle
•
Rinse your bike with cold water from a garden
hose to remove any loose dirt.
•
Mix a mild neutral detergent (designed for motor-
cycles or automobiles) and water in a bucket. Use
a soft cloth or sponge to wash your motorcycle. If
needed, use a mild degreaser to remove any oil or
grease which build up.
•
After washing, rinse your motorcycle thoroughly
with clean water to remove any residue (residue
from the detergent can damage parts of your mo-
torcycle).