Cleaning - APRILIA QUASAR 100 - 2004 Manual

CLEANING

CAUTION
If the vehicle is used on sandy roads, use
fresh water to wash the vehicle immediate-
ly after use. Salt water causes rust and ear-
ly wear. Clean the vehicle frequently if it is
used in particular areas or conditions,
such as:
√ Pollution (urban and industrial areas)
√ High salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and damp climates).
√ Seasonal/environmental conditions
(road salt and chemicals spread on the
roads in the wintertime).
√ Make sure to clean off any industrial res-
idue and pollutants, tar , dead insects,
bird droppings, etc. from the body panels
and fairings.
√ Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.
Resins, fruits or leaves falling from the
trees may contain aggressive chemical
substances that may damage the paint-
work.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed,
braking efficiency could be temporarily
impaired because the friction surfaces
of the braking systems may still be wet.
Ride carefully as braking distance will
be longer.
Operate the brakes repeatedly to re-
store normal operation.
Perform the recommended pre-ride
c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 2 9 ( P R E - R I D E
CHECKS CHART)
To clean off dirt and mud from painted sur-
faces, 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).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather. Clean the outer parts of
the engine using a degreaser, small brush-
es and cloth.
CAUTION
To clean the lights, use a sponge
soaked with water and a mild detergent,
rubbing the surfaces delicately and
rinsing frequently with plenty of water.
Wash the vehicle thoroughly before ap-
plying silicone wax.
Do not polish matt-painted surfaces
with polishing paste.
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