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19 CLEANING, CARE
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Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the
brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and
remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake
discs.
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After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the
engine warms up.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible loca-
tions in the engine and on the brake system to evapo-
rate.
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Push back the sleeves of the handlebar controls to allow any
water that has penetrated to evaporate.
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After the motorcycle has cooled down, lubricate all moving
parts and pivot points.
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Clean the chain. (
p. 153)
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust sys-
tem) with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber
(
p. 278)
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