Cleaning - APRILIA SPORTCITY 125 - 2004 Manual

CLEANING

Clean the vehicle frequently if it is used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
Pollution (urban and industrial areas).
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High salinity and humidity (sea areas,
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hot and damp climates).
Seasonal/environmental conditions (salt
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and chemicals spread on the roads in
the wintertime).
Make sure to clean off any industrial res-
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idue and pollutants, tar, dead insects,
bird droppings, etc. from the body panels
and fairings.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.
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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 repeated-
ly to restore normal operation.
Perform the recommended pre-ride
c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 2 6 ( P R E - R I D E
CHECKS CHART).
To remove dirt and mud from painted sur-
faces, use a low-pressure water jet on dirty
areas, remove mud and dirt with a soft car
body sponge soaked with abundant water
and shampoo (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 brushes 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.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially in the summertime, when the
body is still warm, as the shampoo will
dry before you can rinse it away and
could damage the paint.
Do not use fluids at a temperature high-
er than 40°C to clean the plastic compo-
nents of the vehicle.
Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets
or steam jets at the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
left side of the handlebar, bearings,
brake master cylinders, instruments
and indicators, silencer, glove/tool kit
compartment, ignition switch/steering
lock, cooler or radiator fins, fuel filler
plug, lights and electric connections.
Do not clean any rubber and plastic
parts and the seat with alcohol, petrol
or solvents: use water and mild soap
only.
WARNING
Do not apply protection waxes to the
seat, or it may become slippery.
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