2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Owners Manual - Page 205

2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Manual

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204 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ○After NOTE riding in an area where the roads are salted or near the ocean, immediately wash your motorcycle with cold water. 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 or washing the motorcycle. To remove the moisture, start the engine and turn on the headlight. Gradually the condensation on the inside of the lens will clear off. Semi-gloss Finish To clean the semi-gloss finish; When washing the motorcycle, always use a mild neutral detergent and water. semi-gloss finish effect may be • The lost when the finish is excessively any doubt, consult an authorized • If Kawasaki dealer. Painted Surfaces After washing your motorcycle, coat painted surfaces, both metal and plastic, with a commercially available motorcycle/automotive wax. Wax should be applied once every three months or as conditions require. Avoid surfaces with "satin" or "flat" finishes. Always use nonabrasive products and apply them according to the instructions on the container. Deflector and Other Plastic Parts After washing use a soft cloth to dry plastic parts gently. When drying the deflector, headlight lens and rubbed. •

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204
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
After riding in an area where the
roads are salted or near the ocean,
immediately wash your motorcycle
with c
o
l
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 or washing the motorcycle.
To
remove the moisture, start the engine
and turn on the headlight. Gradually
the condensation on the inside of the
lens will clear off.
Semi-gloss Finish
To clean the semi-gloss finish;
When washing the motorcycle, al-
ways use a mild neutral detergent
and water.
The semi-gloss finish effect may be
lost when the finish is excessively
rubbed.
If any doubt, consult an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Painted Surfaces
After washing your motorcycle, coat
painted surfaces, both metal and plas-
tic, with a commercially available mo-
torcycle/automotive wax.
Wax should
be applied once every three months or
as conditions require. Avoid surfaces
with “satin” or “flat” finishes.
Always
use nonabrasive products and apply
them according to the instructions on
the container.
Deflector and Other Plastic Parts
After washing use a soft cloth to
dry plastic parts gently.
When dry-
ing the deflector, headlight lens and