APRILIA TUAREG 660 Instruction Manual page 9

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.
USE OF HOT WATER INTENSIFIES THE EFFECT OF THE SALT. USE ONLY
PLENTY OF COLD WATER TO WASH AND REMOVE ANTI-ICING SALT
USE OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEMS (OR STEAM CLEANERS) CAN
DAMAGE THE SEALS, OIL SEALS, BRAKING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND THE SADDLE. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYS-
TEMS. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEMS.
CLEANING OF SENSITIVE PARTS
BODYWORK
To keep the motorcycle bright, wash it regularly, especially if used in areas with high
levels of pollution or mud. Stubborn stains of tree resin, petrol, oil, brake liquid or bird
droppings should be removed immediately, otherwise the stains risk becoming per-
manent.
After washing it is easy to identify marks and residual stains, remove them from the
body using a soft cloth and brand-name, non-abrasive polish, and protect with a pro-
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