MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 159
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parts and other synth
etic parts including covers
and headlight lens.
•
Avoid applying degreaser to seals, brake pads,
and tires.
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Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the
finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them
off immediately.
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Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abra-
sive pads or brushes.
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Take care when w
ashing the headlight lens and
other plastic parts as they can easily be scratched.
NOTE
○
After driving in an area where the roads are salted
or near the ocean, immediately wash your vehicle
with c
old water
. Do not use warm w ater as it ac-
celerates the chemical reaction of the salt. After
drying, apply a corrosion protection spray on all
metal and chro
me surfaces to prevent corrosion.
○
Condensation may form on the inside of the head-
light lens after riding in the rain, washing the ve-
hicle or humi
d weather. To remove the moisture,
start the engine and turn on the headlight. Gradu-
ally the condensation on the inside of the lens will
clear off.
Radiator
Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low
-pressure water.
NOTICE
Using high-pressure water, as from a car
wash facility, could damage the radiator fins
and impair the radia
tor ’s effectiveness. Do
not obstruct or deflect airflow through the
radiator by installing unauthorized acces-
sories in front of t
he radiator or behind the
cooling fan. Interference with the radiator
airflow can lead to overheating and conse-
quent engine dama
ge.
Matte Paint Parts
•
When washing the vehicle, always use a mild neu-
tral detergent and water, or cleaners for matte
paint.
•
The matte paint effect may be lost when the paint
is excessively rubbed.
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If any doubt, c
onsult an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
Plastic Parts
After washing, use a soft cloth to gently dry plastic
parts. When dry, treat the headlight lens and other
nonpainted plastic parts with an approved plastic
cleaner/polisher product.