Honda XRE 190 Manual Del Propietário página 152

XRE 190
4. After the motorcycle dries, lubricate any moving
parts.
Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the brakes
or tyres. Brake discs, pads, drum or shoes con-
taminated with oil will suffer greatly reduced
braking effectiveness and can lead to a crash.
5. Lubricate the drive chain immediately after
washing and drying the motorcycle.
6. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
Avoid products that contain harsh detergents or
chemical solvents. These can damage the metal,
paint, and plastic on your motorcycle.
keep the wax clear of the tyres and brakes.
If your motorcycle has any mat painted parts,
do not apply a coat of wax to the mat painted
surface.
 washing precautions
Follow these guidelines when washing:
Do not use high-pressure washers:
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High-pressure water cleaners can damage mo-
ving parts and electrical parts, rendering them
inoperable.
Water in the air intake can be drawn into the
throttle body and/or enter the air cleaner.
Do not direct water at the muffler:
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Water in the muffler can prevent starting and
causes rust in the muffler.
Dry the brakes:
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Water adversely affects braking effectiveness.
After washing, apply the brakes intermittently
at low speed to help dry them.
Do not direct water at the inside of the left side
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cover:
Water in the under seat compartment can
damage your documents and other belongings.
Do not direct water at the air cleaner:
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Water in the document storage compartment can
damage your documents and other belongings.
Do not direct water at the air cleaner:
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Water in the air cleaner can prevent the engine
from starting.
Do not direct water near the headlight:
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Any condensation inside the headlight should
dissipate after a few minutes of running the
engine.
Do not use wax or polishing compounds on mat
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painted surface:
Use a soft cloth or sponge, plenty of water, and
a mild detergent to clean mat painted surfaces.
Dry with a soft clean cloth.
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