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Cleaning the vehicle (04_27, 04_28)
Moto Guzzi recommends using quality products for cleaning the vehicle. The use of unsuitable products can damage vehicle components. For cleaning do not use solvents such as "nitro thinner", "cold cleaning agents", or similar fuels, or cleaning products that contain alcohol.
WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE
Moto Guzzi recommends softening with water and then carefully removing the insects and stubborn stains before washing the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash the motorcycle immediately after exposure to sunlight, and do not wash it in the sun.
If the vehicle is used during the winter months, be sure to frequently wash the motorcycle. To remove anti-icing salt sprayed on roads in the winter, wash the motorcycle with cold water immediately after use.
USE OF HOT WATER INTENSIFIES THE EFFECT OF THE SALT. USE ONLY
PLENTY OF COLD WATER TO WASH AND REMOVE ANTI-ICING SALT
USE OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEMS (OR STEAM CLEANERS) CAN
DAMAGE THE SEALS, OIL SEALS, BRAKING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND THE SADDLE. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYS-
TEMS. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEMS.
CLEANING OF SENSITIVE PARTS
BODYWORK
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To keep the motorcycle bright, wash it regularly, especially if used in areas with high levels of pollution or mud. Aggressive stains from tree resins, gasoline, oil, brake fluid or bird excrement in general.
must be removed immediately, otherwise permanent stains on the paint can appear.
After washing is easy to identify marks and residual stains, remove these from the bodywork using a soft cloth, of a non-abrasive polish brand. Periodic care, a thorough cleaning of the bodywork preserves the aesthetic quality of the motorcycle over the long term.
PLASTIC COMPONENTS
IF THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS ARE CLEANED USING AGGRESSIVE AGENTS,
THE SURFACE MAY BE DAMAGED. DO NOT USE CLEANING PRODUCTS CON-
TAINING ALCOHOL, SOLVENTS OR THAT ARE ABRASIVE FOR THE CLEANING
OF PLASTIC PARTS. ROTARY BRUSHES OR SPONGES WITH HARD SURFA-
CES CAN MAKE SCRATCHES
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FRONT HEADLIGHT
Do not use products containing aggressive agents during use or during washing, due to the structure of the bottom bracket cup , under the frame can be detected water or dirt.
Since water outside the headlight will dry due to the heat and ventilation during use of the motorcycle, in case of persistence use compressed air at a distance of 10 cm from the headlight.
NOTE
IN CASE OF MOTORCYCLE WASH OR IN CASE OF BOUNCING VARIATIONS,
THE FRONT PROJECTOR MIGHT MIST UP. THE BEHAVIOUR IS TOTALLY NOR-
MAL AND THE CONDENSED WATER WILL QUICKLY DISAPPEAR BY USING
THE LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM FUNCTION
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TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHTS USE A SPONGE SOAKED IN WATER AND MILD
DETERGENT, RUBBING THE SURFACE GENTLY AND RINSING FREQUENTLY
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT POLISH MATT-PAINTED SURFACES WITH
POLISHING PASTE. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE WASHED IN DIRECT
SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER, OR WITH THE BODYWORK STILL
HOT AS THE CAR SHAMPOO CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BE-
FORE BEING RINSED OFF.
CHROME PARTS AND POLISHED METAL
TREAT THE PARTS MADE OF CHROME, ALUMINIUM OR POLISHED STEEL IN
A SPECIAL MANNER. WASH THEM WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CAR SHAM-
POO, POLISH AND REGULARLY BRIGHTEN THEM WITH DEDICATED PASTE,
PROTECT THEM WITH SUITABLE ACID-FREE PRODUCTS (E.G. VASELINE)
RADIATOR
IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN WINTER ON ROADS TREATED WITH SALT, WASH
THE RADIATOR FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT COSMETIC DAMAGE TO THE FIN-
ISH AND THE RISK OF ENGINE OVERHEATING. WASH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER. WASH WITH A LOW PRESSURE JET OF WATER, USING A GARDEN
HOSE FOR EXAMPLE.
RUBBER PARTS
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Clean the rubber parts using water and mild shampoo (brand-name, suitable for car bodies)
THE USE OF SILICONE SPRAY TO CLEAN THE RUBBER SEALS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE. DO NOT USE OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING SILICON FOR
CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE
Clean the motorcycle frequently if exposed to adverse conditions, such as:
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Air pollution (cities and industrial areas).
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Salinity and humidity in the atmosphere (seashore areas, hot and wet weather).
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Special environmental/seasonal conditions (use of salt, anti-icing chemical products on the roads in winter).
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Always clean off any smog and pollution residue, tar stains, insects, bird droppings, etc. from the bodywork.
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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees. During some seasons, resins, fruits or leaves containing aggressive chemical substances that may damage the paintwork may fall from trees.
CAUTION
BEFORE WASHING THE VEHICLE, COVER THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES AND THE
EXHAUST PIPES.
CAUTION
CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A SOFT CLOTH MOISTENED WITH
WATER.
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CAUTION
BEFORE WASHING THE WINDSCREEN, SOFTEN THE DIRT WITH WATER.
THEN CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A SOFT CLOTH MOISTENED
WITH WATER.
CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEM-
PORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON THE FRICTION
SURFACES OF THE BRAKING CIRCUIT. ALLOW LONGER BRAKING DISTAN-
CES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL
OPERATION. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS.
To remove dirt and mud accumulated on painted surfaces, wet the soiled areas thoroughly with a low-pressure water jet, then remove dirt and mud with a soft car body sponge soaked abundantly in a solution of car body shampoo in water (2 - 4% shampoo dissolved in water). Then rinse with plenty of water, and dry with a chamois leather. To clean the engine outer parts, use degreasing detergent, brushes and old cloths. Wash anodised or painted aluminium parts with neutral soap and water. Using aggressive detergents may damage the surface treatment of these components.
CAUTION
NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR
CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE
THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES.
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CAUTION
DO NOT USE WATER (OR LIQUIDS) AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40°C (104°F)
WHEN CLEANING THE VEHICLE PLASTIC PARTS. DO NOT AIM HIGH PRES-
SURE AIR/WATER JETS OR STEAM JETS DIRECTLY ON THESE COMPO-
NENTS. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ANY RUBBER OR
PLASTIC SADDLE COMPONENTS USE WATER AND MILD SOAP.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR PETROL BY-PRODUCTS (ACETONE, TRICHLORO-
ETHYLENE, TURPENTINE, PETROL, THINNERS) TO CLEAN THE SADDLE. USE
INSTEAD DETERGENTS WITH SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS NOT EXCEEDING
5% (NEUTRAL SOAP, DEGREASING DETERGENTS OR ALCOHOL).
DRY THE SADDLE WELL AFTER CLEANING.
WHEN USING A SYSTEM OF PRESSURE WASHING (AFTER CHECKING THAT
ANY DETERGENTS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MOTORCYCLE FINISH),
KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST ONE METRE.
WHEN USING A SYSTEM OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHER FOR CLEANING PAN-
NIERS, KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST ONE METRE BETWEEN THE SOURCE
OF THE JET AND THE PANNIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE LEAKS.
CLEAN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITH COLD WATER AFTER RIDING ON A
ROAD TREATED WITH SALT: SALT IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE.
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