Foreword; Motorcycle Care - APRILIA SR 50 2018 Manual

Foreword

NOTE
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECI-
FIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDI-
TIONS, OFF ROAD.

Motorcycle care

Aprilia recommends using quality products for cleaning the vehicle. The use of un-
suitable products can damage vehicle components. For cleaning do not use solvents
such as "nitro thinner", "cold cleaning agents", fuels or the like, or cleaning products
that contain alcohol.
WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE
Aprilia recommends softening with plenty water and then carefully removing insects
and stubborn stains before washing the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash the motorcycle immediately after exposure to sunlight,
and do not wash it in the sun.
If the vehicle is used during the winter months, be sure to frequently wash the motor-
cycle. To remove anti-icing salt sprayed on roads in the winter, wash the motorcycle
with cold water immediately after use.
CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKING
SYSTEM MAY BE TEMPORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WA-
TER ON THE FRICTION SURFACES. CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN BRAKING
SPACE, OPERATE THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL CON-
DITIONS. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS BEFORE USE.
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