APRILIA RALLY 50 - 2000 Manual page 73

Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in particular ar-
eas or conditions, such as:
Polluted areas (cities and industrial areas).
Areas characterized by an high percentage of sa-
linity and humidity (sea areas, hot and humid cli-
mates).
Particular conditions (use of salt and anti-ice
chemical products on the roads during the winter).
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and polluting
powders, tar spots, dead insects, bird droppings,
etc. on the body.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees, since in
some seasons residues, resins, fruits or leaves
fall down, which contain substances that may
damage the paint.
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After the vehicle has been washed, its
braking functions could be temporarily
impaired because of the presence of wa-
ter on the grip surfaces. Calculate long braking
distances to avoid accidents. Brake repeatedly to
restore normal conditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking operations,
see p. 33 (PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERA-
TIONS).
To remove dirt and mud from the painted surfaces
use a low- pressure water jet, carefully wet the dirty
parts, remove mud and filth with a soft car sponge
impregnated with a lot of water and shampoo (2 ÷ 4%
parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with chamois
leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use a degreas-
er, brushes and wipers.
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Polish with silicone wax only after having
carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints. Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the body is
still warm, since if the shampoo dries before be-
ing rinsed away, it can damage the paint.
Do not use water (or liquids) at a temperature ex-
ceeding 40°C to clean the plastic components of
the vehicle.
Use neither high pressure water/air jets, nor va-
pour jets on the following parts: wheel hubs, con-
trols on the right and on the left side of the han-
dlebar, bearings, brake pumps, instruments and
indicators, silencer exhaust, glove/tool kit com-
partment, ignition switch/steering lock.
Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean the rub-
ber and plastic parts and the saddle: use water
and mild soap.
Do not apply protection waxes onto the saddle, in
order not to make it too slippery.
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