Kawasaki VERSYS - Owner's Manual - Cleaning Your Motorcycle
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Cleaning Your Motorcycle
General Precautions
Frequent and proper care of your
Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance
its appearance, optimize overall per-
formance, and extend its useful life.
Covering your motorcycle with a high
quality, breathable motorcycle cover
will help protect its finish from harmful
UV rays, pollutants, and reduce the
amount of dust reaching its surfaces.
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Be sure the engine and exhaust are
cool before washing.
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Avoid applying degreaser to seals,
brake pads, and tires.
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Always use non-abrasive wax and
cleaner/polisher.
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Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents,
detergents, and household cleaning
products such as ammonia-based
window cleaners.
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Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant
will damage the finish of painted and
plastic surfaces: wash them off im-
mediately.
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Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and
all other abrasive pads or brushes.
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Use care when washing the wind-
shield, headlight cover, and other
plastic parts as they can easily be
scratched.
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Avoid using pressure washers; wa-
ter can penetrate seals and electrical
components and damage your mo-
torcycle.
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Avoid spraying water in delicate
areas such as in air intakes, fuel
system, brake components, electri-
cal components, muffler outlets, and
fuel tank openings.