Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its useful life. Covering your motorcycle with a high-quality, breathable mo- motorcycle cover will help protect its finish from harmful UV rays and pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust reaching its surfaces.
WARNING
The build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. When operating the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component, and exhaust areas frequently. If debris or flammable materials have been collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to inspecting for the build-up of debris or flammable materials.
NOTE
After washing your motorcycle, coat painted sur- faces, both metal, and plastic, with a commercially available motorcycle/automotive wax. Wax should 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.
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.
Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral de- target and finished with spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid-based wheel-spray cleaners.
If your motorcycle has leather accessories, special care must be taken. Use a leather cleaner/treatment to clean and care for leather accessories. Washing leather parts with detergent and water will damage them, shortening their life. Vinyl parts should be washed with the rest of the motorcycle, then treated with a vinyl treatment. The sidewalls of tires and other rubber compo0 nets should be treated with a rubber protectant to help prolong their useful life.
WARNING
Rubber protectants can be slippery and, if used on the tread area, cause loss of traction resulting in accident causing injury or death. Do not apply rubber protectant to any tread area.
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