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– Close off exhaust system to keep water from entering.
– Remove loose dirt first with a soft jet of water.
– Spray the heavily soiled parts with a normal commercial motor-
cycle cleaner and clean using a brush.
Motorcycle cleaner ( p. 264)
Info
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner
and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry motorcycle;
always rinse the vehicle with water first.
Clean the motorcycle with cold water if it has been
used on salted roads. Warm water enhances the cor-
rosive effects of salt.
– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow
it to dry thoroughly.
– Remove the closure of the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the
brake system.
– Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove
dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.