Checks And Maintenance Steps For Winter Operation - GAS GAS ES 700 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checks and maintenance steps for winter operation

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If you use the motorcycle in winter, salt can be expected on the roads. You should therefore take precautions
against aggressive road salt.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the vehicle with cold water and dry it well. Warm water enhances the
corrosive effects of salt.
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After the motorcycle has cooled down, lubricate all moving parts
and pivot points.
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Clean the chain. (
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Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system)
with a corrosion inhibitor.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber (
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Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
Perfect finish and high gloss polish for paints (
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Do not polish parts that were matte when delivered as this
would strongly impair the material quality.
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Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning
and care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and
plastic surfaces (
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Lubricate the ignition/steering lock.
Universal oil spray (
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Clean the brake system.
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After EVERY trip on salted roads, thoroughly clean the brake
calipers and brake linings, after they have cooled down and
without removing them, with cold water and dry them care-
fully.
After riding on salted roads, thoroughly clean the motorcy-
cle with cold water and dry it well.
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Treat the engine, the swingarm, and all other bare or zinc-plated
parts (except the brake discs) with a wax-based corrosion inhibitor.
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Corrosion inhibitor must not come in contact with the brake
discs as this would greatly reduce the braking force.
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Clean the chain. (
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