Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE 6
6
Wash the motorcycle with water, a mild detergent
and a sponge. Wipe the vehicle with a soft cloth.
Use an air jet to dry difficult-to-reach areas.
CAUTION
• Avoid using clothes or sponges that
have been in contact with strong or
abrasive detergents, solvents or gaso-
line.
• To avoid irreparable damage to the
bodywork parts, never use alkaline or
strongly acid detergents, petrol, brake
fluid or other solvents.
Periodically treat the paintwork with high quality
wax. After riding on roads treated with corrosive
substances (salt), wash the vehicle as soon as
possible with cold water. Do not use hot water as
it enhances the corrosive action.
WARNING
Avoid smearing brakes or tires with oil or
wax. If necessary, clean the brake discs
with a brake disc detergent or with ace-
tone, and wash the tires with warm water
and a neutral detergent.
After completing the washing, run the
engine for a few minutes and start off at
reduced speed. Carefully apply the
brakes a few times so as to dry the brake
pads and discs. Failure to heed this
warning can cause reduction of braking
efficiency and risk of accidents, with sub-
sequent serious injury and even death.
WARNING
The drive chain must be correctly lubri-
cated after washing the motorcycle, fol-
lowing the instructions provided at §
6.11. of this manual. Failure to heed this
warning can lead to, among other things,
rear wheel lockup with subsequent
upset and serious injury or even death.