2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 169

168 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT a soft cloth to dry your motorcycle. As you dry, • Use inspect your motorcycle for chips and scratches. be applied once every three months or as conditions require. Avoid surfaces with "satin" or "flat" finishes. Always use non-abrasive products and apply them according to the instructions on the container. After washing use a soft cloth to gently dry plastic parts. When dry, treat the non-painted plastic parts with an approved plastic cleaner/polisher product. j • • • Do not let the water air dry as this can damage the painted surfaces. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. The heat from the engine will help dry moist areas. Carefully ride your motorcycle at a slow speed and apply the brakes several times. This helps the brakes dry and restores its normal operating performance. Lubricate the drive chain to prevent rusting. Plastic Parts NOTICE Plastic parts may deteriorate and break if they come in contact with chemical substances or household cleaning products such as gasoline, brake fluid, window cleaners, thread-locking agents, or other harsh chemicals. If a plastic part comes in contact with any harsh chemical substance, wash it off immediately with water and a mild neutral detergent, and then inspect for damage. Avoid using abrasive pads or brushes to clean plastic parts, as they will damage the part's finish. ○After riding in an area where the roads are salted NOTE 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. Semi-gloss Finish • • • To clean the semi-gloss finish: When washing the motorcycle, always use a mild neutral detergent and water. The semi-gloss finish effect may be lost when it is excessively rubbed. If any doubt, consult an authorized Kawasaki dealer. After washing your motorcycle, coat painted surfaces, both metal and plastic, with a commercially available motorcycle/automotive wax. Wax should Painted Surfaces Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners. Chrome and Aluminum