Cleaning The Motorcycle - Ducati Monster 696 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the motorcycle

To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork,
wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals,
anyway according to the road conditions you ride in.
Use specific products only. Prefer biodegradable
products. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents.
Only use water and neutral soap to clean the Plexiglas
and the seat. Periodically manually clean all
aluminium components. Use special detergents,
suitable for aluminium parts FREE of abrasives or
caustic soda.
Note
Do not use sponges with abrasive parts or steel
wool: only use soft cloths.
However, the warranty does not apply to motorcycles
whenever poor maintenance status is ascertained.
Important
Do not wash your motorcycle immediately after
use, as marks can form due to evaporation of the
water on hot surfaces.
Never clean the motorcycle using hot or high-
pressure water jets.
Cleaning the motorcycle with a high pressure water
jet may lead to seizure or serious faults in the front
fork, wheel hub assembly, electric system, headlight
(fogging), front fork seals, air inlets or exhaust
silencers, with consequent loss of safety.
If parts of the engine are unusually dirty or greasy,
use a degreasing agent, avoiding contact with
transmission components (chain, front and rear
sprockets, etc.).
Rinse with warm water and dry all surfaces with
chamois leather.
Warning
Braking performance may be impaired
immediately after washing the motorcycle. Never
grease or lubricate the brake discs as this would
cause loss of braking effectiveness. Clean the discs
with an oil-free solvent.
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