CLEANING
Make sure to stop the engine prior to
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car washing.
Be careful not to allow water to enter
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the muffler during the washing.Water
inside the muffler may cause an
improper engine starting or rust
occurrence.
Do not let water get inside the braking
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system during the washing, as water
inside the brake system may weaken
the braking power. Upon completion of
washing, select a safe place where
there is no traffic obstruction, and start
the vehicle.
Lightly apply the brake while driving at
a slow speed and check the braking
power. If the braking power has been
weak-ened, apply brake lightly while
driving at a slow speed to dry up the
brake system.
Take precautions when waxing the
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vehicle. Excessive polish of the painted
section and/or the resin part with
compound wax might damage the
painted section causing discoloration of
the affected area.
GENERAL CLEANING
To preserve the finish of metal parts and
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paintwork, wash and clean your motorcycle
at regular intervals, anyway according to the
road conditions you ride in.
Especially during winter period through road
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salt a continuous cleaning of the vehicle is
necessary so that remove the road salt. Use
specific products only.
Avoid aggressive detergents or solents
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<IMPORTANT>
Do not wash your motorcycle right
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after use.When the motorcycle is still
hot, water drops will evaporate faster
and spot hot surfaces.
Do not use high pressure water jets.
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Never aim the nozzle direct at wheel
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bearings, front fork seals, electric
items, air inlets or exhaust pipe ends.
Clean off stubborn dirt or exceeding
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grease from engine parts using a
degreasing agent.
Be sure to avoid contact with drive
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parts (chain, sprockets, etc)
Rinse with warm water and dry all
surfaces with chamois leather.
STORAGE GUIDE
Extended storage, such as for winter,
requires that you take certain steps to
reduce the effects of deterioration from
non-use of the motorcycle.
In addition, necessary repairs should be
made BEFORE storing the motorcycle;
otherwise, these repairs may be forgotten
by the time the motorcycle is removed
from storage.
<STORAGE>
Empty the fuel tank into an approved
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petrol container using a commercially
available hand siphon or an equivalent
method.
If storage will last more than one
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month, carburetor draining is very
important,
to
assure
performance after storage.
proper
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