Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 102
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After washing, rinse your motorcycle thoroughly
with clean water to remove any residue (residue
from the detergent can damage parts of your mo-
torcycle).
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Use a soft cloth to dry your motorcycle. As you dry,
inspect your motorcycle for chips and scratches.
Do not let the water air dry as this can damage
the painted surfaces.
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Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
The heat from the engine will help dry moist areas.
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Carefully ride your motorcycle at a slow speed and
apply the brakes several times. This helps dry
the brakes and restores them to normal operating
performance.
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Lubricate the drive chain to prevent rusting.
NOTE
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After riding in an area where the roads are salted
or near the ocean, immediately wash your motor-
cycle with cold water. Do not use warm water as it
accelerates the chemical reaction of the salt. Af-
ter drying, apply a corrosion protection spray on all
metal and chrome surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Semi-gloss Finish
To clean the semi-gloss finish
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When washing the motorcycle, always use a mild
neutral detergent and water.
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The semi-gloss finish effect may be lost when the
finish is excessively rubbed.
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If any doubt, consult an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
Painted Surfaces
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 nonabrasive products and apply them
according to the instructions on the container.
Plastic Parts
After washing use a soft cloth to gently dry plastic
parts. When dry, treat the other non-painted plastic
parts with an approved plastic cleaner/polisher prod-
uct.
NOTICE
Plastic parts may deteriorate and break if
they come in contact with chemical sub-
stances or household cleaning products
such as gasoline, brake fluid, window clean-
ers, 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 neu-
tral detergent, and then inspect for damage.
Avoid using abrasive pads or brushes to
clean plastic parts, as they will damage the
part’s finish.