APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 2010, Manual

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NOTE
TAKE THE PLASTIC BAGS OFF THE EXHAUST PIPE OPENING.
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Uncover and clean the vehicle.
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Check the battery for correct charge and install it.
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Refill the fuel tank.
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Carry out the pre-ride checks.
CAUTION
TEST RIDE THE VEHICLE AT MODERATE SPEED FOR A FEW KILOMETRES IN
AN AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFIC.
Cleaning the vehicle (04_29, 04_30, 04_31)
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 weath-
er).
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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.
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Clean the instrument panel using a soft damp cloth.
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