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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. During some seasons, resins, fruits or
leaves containing aggressive chemical substances that may damage the
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paintwork may fall from trees.
CAUTION
BEFORE WASHING THE VEHICLE, COVER THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES AND THE
EXHAUST PIPES.
CAUTION
CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A SOFT CLOTH MOISTENED WITH
WATER.
CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEM-
PORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON THE FRICTION
SURFACES OF THE BRAKING CIRCUIT. ALLOW LONGER BRAKING DISTAN-
CES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL
OPERATION. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS.
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