Cleaning the vehicle
Clean the motorcycle frequently if exposed to adverse conditions, such as:
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Air pollution (cities and industrial areas)
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Salinity and humidity in the atmosphere (seashore areas, hot and wet weath-
er).
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Special environmental/seasonal conditions (use of salt, anti-icing chemical
products on the roads in winter).
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Make sure to clean off any industrial residue or polluting dirt as well as remove
tar stains, dead insects, bird droppings, etc.
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Avoid parking your motorcycle under trees; in some seasons, as from the
trees may fall residues, resins, fruits or leaves that contain chemicals which
are harmful to the paintwork.
CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEM-
PORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON THE FRICTION
SURFACES OF THE BRAKING CIRCUIT. ALLOW LONGER BRAKING DISTAN-
CES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL
OPERATION. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS.
To clean off dirt and mud deposited from painted surfaces, soften caked dirt with a
low-pressure water jet. Sponge off using a car body sponge soaked in a car body
shampoo and water solution (2 - 4% parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plenty of water, and dry with a chamois leather. To clean the engine
outer parts, use degreasing detergent, brushes and old cloths.
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