Cleaning - APRILIA MX 125 - ED01 2004 Manual

CLEANING

Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
Polluted areas (cities and industrial
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areas).
Areas characterized by
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percentage of salinity and humidity (sea
areas, hot and humid climates).
Particular conditions (use of salt and
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anti-ice chemical products on the roads
during the winter).
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
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polluting powders, tar spots, dead
insects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
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since in some seasons residues, resins,
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain
substances that may damage the paint.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, its
braking functions could be temporarily
impaired because of the presence of
water on the grip surfaces. Calculate
l o n g b r a k i n g d i s t a n c e s t o a v o i d
accidents. Brake repeatedly to restore
normal conditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking
o p e r a t i o n s , s e e p .
( P R E L I M I N A R Y
OPERATIONS).
To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet,
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
a n d f i l t h w i t h a s o f t c a r s p o n g e
an high
impregnated with a lot of water and
shampoo (2 ... 4% parts of shampoo in
water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.
Polish with silicone wax only after
having carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the
body is still warm, since if the shampoo
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dries before being rinsed away, it can
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damage the paint.
Use neither high pressure water/air jets,
nor vapour jets on the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
on the left side of the handlebar, brake
CAUTION
pumps, instruments and indicators,
OK! OK!
s i l e n c e r e x h a u s t , g l o v e / t o o l k i t
compartment, ignition switch/steering
lock.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
the rubber and plastic parts and the
saddle: use water and mild soap.
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too
slippery.
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