Clean the motorcycle regularly to retain the beauty of the plastic parts.
Use warm water with a commercial detergent and a sponge. Coarse dirt can be removed with a soft water jet.
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CAUTION
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NEVER CLEAN THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A POWER WASHER OR A HIGH PRESSURE JET. THIS WILL CAUSE THE WATER TO REACH THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS,
SOCKET CONNECTORS, CABLES, BEARINGS, CARBURETOR, ETC. AND WILL CAUSE THESE PARTS TO MALFUNCTION OR BREAK.
– Only use commercial detergents to clean the engine. Use a brush to clean any heavily soiled areas.
– After cleaning the motorcycle thoroughly with a soft water jet, dry with compressed air and a soft cloth. Take a short ride until the
engine reaches the operating temperature, applying the brakes while driving. The heat will cause the water to evaporate from the
inaccessible engine and brake areas.
– Slide back the protection covers on the handlebar instruments to allow water that has penetrated to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil or grease all of the sliding and bearing points. Treat the chain with chain spray.
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To prevent defects in the electric system, apply contact spray to the ignition lock, emergency off switch, the light switch, the switch for
the grip heater and camouflage light, the socket and the socket connector.
CLEANING
If the motorcycle is used during the winter where roads will be spread with salt, precautions must be taken to protect the motorcycle
against the aggressive road salt.
– Clean the motorcycle thoroughly and allow it to dry.
– Treat the engine, carburetor, swing arm and all other bare or galvanized parts (except the brake disks) with a wax-based anti-cor-
rosion agent.
WARNING
D
O NOT ALLOW ANY ANTI-CORROSION AGENT TO GET ON THE BRAKE DISKS SINCE THIS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE BRAKING EFFECT.
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CAUTION
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CLEAN THE MOTORCYCLE WITH COLD WATER AND DRY THOROUGHLY AFTER DRIVING ON SALTED ROADS.
PRESERVATION FOR WINTER OPERATION
If your motorcycle is to be immobilized for a longer period of time, proceed as follows:
– Clean the motorcycle thoroughly (see the chapter "CLEANING").
–
Change the engine oil, the oil filter and the fine filter (old engine oil contains aggressive impurities).
– Check the quantity of antifreeze and cooling liquid.
– Allow the engine to warm up, close the fuel tap and wait until the engine stalls. Open the drain plug on the float chamber to allow
any remaining fuel to drain.
– Remove the spark plug and fill approx. 5 cc engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Actuate the kickstarter
10 times to distribute the engine oil over the cylinder wall and mount the spark plug again.
– Set the piston in the compression position to close the valves. Slowly actuate the kickstarter until you hear the automatic decom-
pression click (disengage).
– Drain the fuel from the tank into a suitable vessel.
– Check the tire air pressure.
– Oil the bearing points on the control levers, footrests, chain, etc.
– Service the shock absorber linking.
– Connect the automatic battery charge maintainer (see chapter "LOADING THE BATTERY").
– The storage site should be dry and not have any extreme fluctuations in the temperature.
– Cover the motorcycle with a permeable cover or blanket. Do not use impermeable material since it will not allow any moisture to
escape and cause corrosion.
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CAUTION
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DO NOT BRIEFLY RUN THE ENGINE OF AN IMMOBILIZED MOTORCYCLE SINCE THE ENGINE WILL NOT BECOME WARM ENOUGH AND ANY VAPOR PRODUCED
DURING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS WILL CONDENSE AND CAUSE CORROSION
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Starting up after immobilization
– Disconnect the automatic battery charge maintainer.
– Fill fresh fuel into the tank
– Inspect the motorcycle as you would before each start-up (see "Driving Instructions").
– Go on a short, cautious test ride.
NOTE: before you store your motorcycle at the end of the season, check all parts for proper functioning and wear. If service, repairs or
conversions are necessary, have them carried out while the motorcycle is immobilized (workshops are not fully utilized). This will help
to avoid long waiting periods at the beginning of the season.
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