Clean the vehicle frequently if it used ingent, rubbing the surfaces delicately
particular areas or conditions, such as:and rinsing frequently with plenty of wa-
Polluted areas (cities and industrial are-ter.
Polish with silicone wax only after hav-
as).
ing carefully washed the vehicle.
Areas characterized by an high percent-
age of salinity and humidity (sea areas,Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints
hot and humid climates).
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
Particular conditions (use of salt and
especially during the summer, when the
anti-ice chemical products on the roadsbody is still warm, since if the shampoo
during the winter).
dries before being rinsed away, it can
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial anddamage the paint.
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in-Do not use liquids at a temperature ex-
sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.ceeding 40°C to clean the plastic com-
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,ponents of the vehicle.
since in some seasons residues, resTo rines,move dirt and mud from the paintedDo not direct high-pressure water or air
fruits or leaves fall down, which surfaconcteains use a low- pressure watjets orer jet, steam jets on to the following
substances that may damage the paicant.refully wet the dirty parts, remcompove monentuds: wheel hubs, controls on
and filth with a soft car sponge imthe prergnaight at-nd left side of the handlebar,
WARNINGed with a lot of water and shampoo (2bear -ings, 4% brake pumps, instruments
and indicators, exhaust pipes,
After the vehicle has been washed,pa itsrts of shampoo in water).
glove/tool kit compartment, ignition
braking functions could be temporarThenily rinse with plenty of water and dry withswitch/steering lock, radiator wings,
impaired because of the presence ochamfois leather. To clean the outer parts
fuel cap, lights and electric connec-
water on the grip surfaces. of the engine use a degreaser, brushestions.
and wipers.
Calculate long braking distances toDo not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to
avoid accidents. After washing the vehicle, always:clean the rubber and plastic parts and
Brake repeatedly to restore normal con-Lift the fuel tank, see p. 76 (LIFTINGthe saddle: use only water and mild
ditions.THE FUEL TANK)soap.
Carry out the preliminary checking op-Remove the cap (1).
WARNING
erations, see p. 47 (PRELIMINARYEmpty its content into a container and
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
CHECKING OPERATIONS).deliver it to a salvage centre.saddle, in order not to make it too slip-
pery.
CAUTION
To clean the lights, use a sponge
soaked with water and a neutral deter-
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