Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: General Precautions

Frequent and proper care of your Kawasaki motorcycle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, 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.

• Be sure the engine and exhaust are cool before washing.
• Avoid applying degreaser to seals, brake pads, and tires.
• Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents, and household cleaning products such as ammonia-based window cleaners.
• Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately.
• Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abrasive pads or brushes.
• Use care when washing the windshield, headlight lens, and other plastic parts as they can easily be scratched.
• Avoid using pressure washers; water can penetrate seals and electrical components and damage your motorcycle.
• Avoid spraying water in delicate areas such as in air intakes, fuel system, brake components, electrical components, muffler outlets, and fuel tank openings.