Long Periods Of Inactivity - MOTO GUZZI BREVA V1100 Manual

1) Empty the front and under-seat
compartments;
2) Make sure the compartments are
properly closed.
CAUTION
Wash with mild soap and rinse with
water not under pressure (please read
this manual, on page 87 (CLEANING).
CAUTION
To clean the lights, use a sponge
soaked with water and a mild detergent,
rubbing the surfaces delicately and
rinsing frequently with plenty of water.
CAUTION
Polish with silicone wax only after
carefully washing the vehicle.
Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially in the summertime, when the
body is still warm, as the shampoo will
dry before you can rinse it away and
could damage the paint.
Do not use fluids at a temperature
higher than 40°C to clean the plastic
components of the vehicle.
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use and maintenance Breva
CAUTION
Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets
or steam jets at the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
left side of the handlebar, bearings,
brake master cylinders, instruments
and indicators, s ilencer exhaust,
glove/tool kit compartment, ignition
switch/steering lock.
Do not use alcohol, fuel or solvents to
clean the rubber and plastic parts: use
only water and mild soap.
Do not use solvents or oil-derivated
f l u i d s ( s u c h a s
trichloroethylene, turpentine, fuel,
thinners) to clean the seat. You can use
detergents with surface-active agents
up to 5% (mild soap, degreasing agents
or alcohol).
Carefully dry the seat when clean.
WARNING
Do not apply protection waxes to the
seat, or it may become slippery.

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY

a c e t o n e ,
If the vehicle will not be ridden for more
than twenty days, disconnect the 30A
fuses to avoid deterioration of the
battery.
NOTE
Removing the 30A fuses resets
the following functions: digital clock, trip
info and lap times. To re-set this function,
see page 17 (MULTIFUNCTION LCD
DISPLAY).
When the vehicle will not be ridden for long
periods, some precautions are necessary
to avoid damage.
Do not postpone necessary repairs or you
may forget them when you take the vehicle
out of storage; a general check up is also
recommended.
CAUTION