KYMCO XCITING 500Ri ABS Owner's Manual page 115

Removing road salt
The salt contained in the road surface freezing prevention medicine which a road was
sprayed with in winter, and the seawater becomes the cause which rust occurs in. Wash
your scooter by the following point after it runs through such a place.
1. Clean the scooter using cool water (see page 99) .
Do not use warm water. This worsens the effect of the salt.
2. Dry the scooter and the surface of the metal is protected with the wax.
Painted aluminum wheel maintenance
Aluminum may corrode from contact with dirt, mud, or road salt. Clean the wheels after
riding through any of these substances, use a wet sponge and mild detergent. Avoid stiff
brushes, steel wool, or cleaners containing abrasives or chemical compounds.
After washing, rinse with plenty of water and dry with a clean cloth .
Apply touch-up paint to the wheels where damage has resulted.
Exhaust pipe maintenance
The exhaust pipe is stainless steel but may become stained by oil or mud. If necessary,
remove heat stains with a liquid kitchen abrasive.
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