Cleaning The Vehicle - APRILIA CAPONORD Manual

NOTE
PULL OUT THE PLASTIC BAG FROM THE PIPE OPENING.
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Uncover and clean the vehicle.
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Check the battery for correct charge and install it.
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Refill the fuel tank.
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Carry out the pre-ride checks.
CAUTION
AS A TEST, RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR A FEW KILOMETRES AT A MODER-
ATE SPEED AND AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AREAS.

Cleaning the vehicle (04_36, 04_37, 04_38)

Clean the motorcycle frequently if exposed to adverse conditions, such as:
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Air pollution (cities and industrial areas).
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Salinity and humidity in the atmosphere (seashore areas, hot and wet weath-
er).
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Special environmental/seasonal conditions (use of salt, anti-icing chemical
products on the roads in winter).
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Always clean off any smog and pollution residue, tar stains, insects, bird
droppings, etc. from the bodywork.
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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees. In some seasons, as from the trees
may fall residues, resins, fruits or leaves that contain chemicals which are
harmful to the paintwork.
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