Polaris 2001 Victory Standard Cruiser - Manual (Page 83)

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CLEANING AND STORAGE
Cleaning
Complete and thorough cleaning of your Victory motorcycle will ac-
complish many things such as:
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Extend the useful life of many components.
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As a part of the cleaning process you will also be performing a
complete and thorough visual inspection that may reveal items
in need of repair that you might otherwise not find.
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Enhance the value of your motorcycle.
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Extend the useful life of many cosmetic items.
Before cleaning your motorcycle, do the following:
1. Block off the end of the exhaust pipes to prevent water from en-
tering the exhaust system.
2. Make sure the spark plugs and all filler caps are securely
installed.
3. Avoid spraying the air filter assembly.
NOTE: Degreaser may be applied to excessively greasy areas.
If you choose to use such a product, do not apply the degreaser
to any cosmetically painted or plated areas. Also, do not apply the
degreaser to any areas that depend upon grease for proper func-
tioning such as brake and shifting pivot points. If degreaser is nec-
essary in these areas, make sure to re--grease the affected areas
after your cleaning is finished.
Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a low pressure garden hose.
Excessive hose pressure may cause water seepage into
bearings and pivoting or sliding areas. Wheel bearings, trans-
mission seals and electrical parts can become damaged if ex-
cessive pressure is used.