1.15. Cleaning the motorcycle
Periodic careful cleaning is a key fac-
tor in preserving the value of the
motorcycle, protecting its surface fin-
ish and checking for damages, wear
and leakage of corrosive fluids.
CAUTION: Before washing
the vehicle, stop up the
exhaust pipes and protect
the electrical parts.
WARNING: Do not wash your
motorcycle soon afterwards rid-
ing. Attend a few minutes to
allow the engine and the exhaust
pipes to thoroughly cool.
INFORMATION: Spilling deter-
gent can cause environmen-
tal pollution. Therefore, you
should clean your motorcycle
in an area equipped for col-
lection and disposal of wash-
ing fluids.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Never use washing systems involving
steam or high pressure water jets. These systems
could cause water infiltration and damage the inter-
nal parts of your motorcycle.
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