Kawasaki Z250SL Owner's Manual - Washing Your Motorcycle
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Avoid spraying water in delicate
areas such as in air intakes, fuel sys-
tem, brake components, electrical
components, muffler outlet, and fuel
tank openings.
Washing Your Motorcycle
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Rinse your motorcycle with cold wa-
ter from a garden hose to remove any
loose dirt.
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Mix a mild neutral detergent (de-
signed for motorcycles or automo-
biles) and water in a bucket. Use
a soft cloth or sponge to wash your
motorcycle. If needed, use a mild de-
greaser to remove any oil or grease
build up.
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After washing, rinse your motorcy-
cle thoroughly with clean water to re-
move any residue (residue from the
detergent can damage parts of your
motorcycle).
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Use a soft cloth to dry your motorcy-
cle. As you dry, inspect your motor-
cycle for chips and scratches. Do not
let the water air dry as this can dam-
age the painted surfaces.
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Start the engine and let it idle for sev-
eral minutes. The heat from the en-
gine 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 motorcycle
with cold water. Do not use warm