Cleaning The Vehicle - APRILIA SXV 450 2008 Manual

CAUTION
AS A TEST, RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR A FEW KILOMETRES AT A MODER-
ATE SPEED AND AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AREAS.

Cleaning the vehicle

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
paintwork may fall from trees.
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Clean the dashboard with a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION
BEFORE WASHING THE VEHICLE, COVER THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES AND THE
EXHAUST PIPES.
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