Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Cleaning the motorcycle

Note

Material damage Components become damaged or destroyed if a pressure cleaner is used incorrectly.

The high pressure forces water into the electrical components, connectors, throttle cables, and bearings, etc.

Pressure which is too high causes malfunctions and destroys components.

• Do not direct the water jet directly on to electrical components, connectors, throttle cables or bearings.
• Maintain a minimum distance between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component.

  Minimum clearance 60 cm (23.6 in)

Note

Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.

• Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regulations.

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Clean the motorcycle regularly to maintain its value and appearance over a long period.

Avoid direct sunshine when cleaning the motorcycle.

• Close off the exhaust system to keep water from entering.
• Remove loose dirt first with a soft jet of water.
• Spray heavily soiled parts with a normal commercial motorcycle cleaner and then brush off with a soft brush.

Motorcycle cleaner

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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.

Never apply motorcycle cleaner to a dry motorcycle; always rinse the vehicle with water first.

Clean the motorcycle with cold water if it has been used on salted roads. Warm water enhances the corrosive effects of salt.

• After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
• Remove the closure of the exhaust system.

Warning

Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.

• Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.

 

• After cleaning, ride the vehicle a short distance until the engine warms up.

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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and on the brake system to evaporate.

• Push back the sleeves of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has penetrated to evaporate.
• After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and pivot points.
• Clean the chain.
• Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with a corrosion inhibitor.

Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber

• Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.

Perfect Finish and high gloss polish for paints

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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this would strongly impair the material quality.

• Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.

Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces

• Oil the ignition/steering lock.

Universal oil spray

Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the motorcycle in winter, you must expect salt on the roads. You should therefore take precautions against aggressive road salt.

Clean the motorcycle with cold water if it has been used on salted roads. Warm water enhances the corrosive effects of salt.

• Clean the motorcycle.
• Clean the brakes.

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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly clean the motorcycle and, in particular, the brake calipers and brake linings while cooled and installed with cold water and dry carefully.

• Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or zinc plated parts (except brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.

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Corrosion inhibitor is not permitted to come in contact with the brake discs as this would greatly reduce the braking force.

• Clean the chain.

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