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.
Windshield and Other Plastic Parts
Leather, Vinyl, and RubberRear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNINGPressurized nitrogen may explode when
heated.
The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid
an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body
without first releasing the nitrogen and removing
the shraeder valve.
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Ab ...
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal
NOTICE
The wheel rotation sensor should be handled carefully,
never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed
to fall on a hard surface since the wheel rotation
sensor is precision made. Be careful not to get
water or mud on the wheel rotation sensor.
Do not try to disassemble or repair t ...
Brake Line Bleeding
The brake fluid has a very low compression coefficient so
that almost all the movement of the brake lever or pedal
is transmitted directly to the caliper for braking action. Air,
however, is easily compressed. When air enters the brake
lines, brake lever or pedal movement will be partially used
...