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 abrasive cloths or sponges
which have been in contact with strong
detergents, such as solvents or gasoline.
• To avoid irreparable damage to the
fairing, never use alkaline or strongly
acid detergents, petrol, brake fluid or
other solvents. Clean the fairing only
with a soft cloth, warm water and a neu-
tral detergent.
• If you have doubts about the chemical
composition of the detergent, test its
effect by applying it on a little area of the
fairing before using it on the whole bike.
After riding on roads treated with corrosive sub-
stances (salt), wash the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble with cold water. Do not use hot water as it
enhances the corrosive action.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Avoid smearing brakes or tyres with oil
or wax. If necessary, clean the brake
discs with a brake disc detergent or with
acetone, and wash the tyres with warm
water and a neutral detergent.
WARNING
The presence of water on the brakes can
lead to a decrease of the braking effec-
tiveness with subsequent risk of acci-
dents. 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.
WARNING
The drive chain must be correctly lubri-
cated after washing the motorcycle, fol-
lowing the instructions provided at §
1.12. of this manual.
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