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Ducati Hypermotard 950 - Storing the motorcycle

Ducati Hypermotard 950
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
The headlight might fog up due to washing,
rain or moisture. Switch headlight on for a  time
to help and dry up any condensate.
Carefully clean the phonic wheels of the ABS in order
to ensure system  Do not use aggressive
products in order to avoid damaging the phonic
wheels and the sensors.
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Avoid direct contact between instrument panel
lens and oils/fuels that may stain or damage it
thereby impairing information readability. To clean
such  do not use alcohol-based detergents,
containing solvent or abrasive agents; do not use
sponges or cloths featuring hard or rough areas since
they might scratch the 
Note
Clean instrument panel lens using  cloths
with water and mild soap or detergents specific for
cleaning clear plastic 
Note
To clean the instrument panel do not use
alcohol or its by-products.
Pay special  when cleaning the wheel rims
since they have  in machined aluminium; clean
and dry them every time you use the vehicle.
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To clean and lubricate the drive chain, refer to
the paragraph “Lubricating the drive chain.
Storing the motorcycle
If the motorcycle is to be  unridden over long
periods, it is advisable to carry out the following
operations before storing it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders
through the spark plug seats, then crank the
engine by hand a few times so a protective film
of oil will spread on cylinder inner walls;
place the motorcycle on a service stand;
disconnect and remove the 
 should be checked and charged (or replaced,
as required) whenever the motorcycle has been 
unridden for over a month.
Protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas. This
will protect paintwork and prevent retaining
condensate.
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