MV Agusta F3 800 Maintenance Manual page 145

Wash the motorcycle with water, a mild detergent
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and a sponge. Wipe the vehicle with a soft cloth.
Use an air jet to dry difficult-to-reach areas.
CAUTION
• Avoid using clothes or sponges that
have been in contact with strong or
abrasive detergents, solvents or gaso-
line.
• 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.
Periodically treat the paintwork with high quality
wax. After riding on roads treated with corrosive
substances (salt), wash the vehicle as soon as
MAINTENANCE
possible with cold water. Do not use hot water as
it enhances the corrosive action.
WARNING: Avoid smearing brakes or
tyres with oil or wax. If necessary, clean
the brake discs with a brake disc deter-
gent 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 effectiveness with subsequent
risk of accidents. After completing the
washing, run the engine for a few min-
utes 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 cor-
rectly lubricated after washing the
motorcycle, following the instructions
provided at § 1.12. of this manual.
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