2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 94
2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 93 ○The front fork may have a scrach by the spattered NOTE stones, etc. but it is no effect for the performance of the front fork. 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 water as it accelerates the chemical reaction of the salt. After drying, apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal and chrome surfaces to prevent corrosion. 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. Plastic Parts j 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. Semi-gloss Finish washing the motorcycle, always use a mild • When neutral detergent and water. semi-gloss finish effect may be lost when the • The finish is excessively rubbed. any doubt, consult an authorized Kawasaki • If dealer. After washing your motorcycle, coat painted surfaces, 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. To clean the semi-gloss finish; Painted Surfaces Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with a chrome/aluminum polish. Coated aluminum should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid based wheel spray cleaners. Chrome and Aluminum