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Appearance Care
(cont’d)
Servicing Your Honda 141
Appearance Care
Refer to Important Safety Precautions on page 33.
Frequent cleaning and polishing will keep your
motorcycle looking newer longer. Frequent
cleaning also identifies you as an owner who
values his motorcycle. A clean motorcycle is also
easier to inspect and service.
While you’re cleaning, be sure to look for damage,
wear, and gasoline or oil leaks.
• To clean your motorcycle you may use:
–water
– Hondabrite
– a mild, neutral detergent and water
– a mild spray and wipe cleaner/polisher
– a mild spray and rinse cleaner/degreaser and
water
• Avoid products that contain harsh detergents
or chemical solvents that could damage the
metal, paint, and plastic on your motorcycle or
discolor the seat and decals.
• If your motorcycle is still warm from recent
operation, give the engine and exhaust system
time to cool off.
• Park in a shady area. Washing your motorcycle
in bright sunlight may cause the finish to fade
because water droplets intensify the sun’s
brightness. Spotting is also more likely
because surface water can dry before you have
time to wipe it off.
• Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect
surface finishes.
• We recommend the use of a low pressure
garden hose to wash your motorcycle. High
pressure washers (like those at coin-operated
car washes) can damage certain parts of your
motorcycle. The force of water under extreme
pressure can penetrate the dust seals of the
suspension pivot points and steering head
bearings-driving dirt inside and needed
lubrication out.
If you use a high pressure washer, avoid spraying
the following areas:
brake master cylinders
drive chain
electrical circuit
engine stop button
muffler outlet
steering head bearings
suspension pivot points
throttle body
under fuel tank
under seat
NOTICE
High pressure water (or air) can damage certain
parts of your motorcycle.
You may use Pro Honda Hondabrite, a multi-
surface cleaner/degreaser, to remove both dirt and
petroleum-based grime from paint, alloy, plastic,
and rubber surfaces. Wet any heavy deposits with
water first. Then spray on Pro Honda Hondabrite
and rinse with a low pressure garden hose at full
pressure. Stubborn deposits may require a quick
wipe with a sponge.
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other high-
temperature parts to cool before washing.
1. Rinse your motorcycle thoroughly using a low
pressure garden hose to remove loose dirt.
2. Fill a bucket with cool water. Mix in a mild,
neutral detergent, such as dish washing liquid
or a product made especially for washing
motorcycles or automobiles.
3. Wash your motorcycle with a sponge or a soft
towel.
As you wash, check for heavy grime. If
necessary, use a mild cleaner/degreaser to
remove the grime.
The headlight's inside lens may fog
temporarily after washing or while riding in
the rain. This does not impact the headlight
function.
However, if you see a large amount of water or
ice accumulated inside the lens, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer.
NOTICE
Do not use steel wool to clean the frame as it could
damage or discolor the frame surface.
Muffler stain remover (Scotch Brite Hand Pad
#7447-maroon) is for removing stains on the non-
coated aluminum frame only.
4. After washing, rinse your motorcycle
thoroughly with plenty of clean water to
remove any residue.
Detergent residue can corrode alloy parts.
General Recommendations
(1) steering head bearings
(2) suspension pivot points
(1)
(2)
Washing Your Motorcycle with a Mild
Detergent
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