APRILIA RS 125 TUONO, Manual

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use and maintenance RS 125 Tuono
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CLEANING
Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
◆ Polluted areas (cities and industrial are-
as).
◆ Areas characterized by an high percen-
tage of salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and humid climates).
◆ Particular conditions (use of salt and
anti-ice chemical products on the roads
during the winter).
◆ Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in-
sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.
◆ Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
since in some seasons residues, resins,
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain
substances that may damage the paint.
A fter the vehi cl e has been
washed, its braking functions
could be temporarily impaired
because of the presence of water on the
grip surfaces. Calculate long braking
distances to avoid accidents. Brake re-
peatedly to restore normal conditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking op-
erations, see page 35 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet,
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat-
ed with a lot of water and shampoo (2 ÷ 4%
parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.
Polish with silicone wax only af-
ter having carefully washed the
vehicle.
Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the
body is still warm, since if the shampoo
dries before being rinsed away, it can
damage the paint.
Do not use water (or liquids) at a tem-
perature exceeding 40°C to clean the
plastic components of the vehicle.
Use neither high pressure water/air jets,
nor vapour jets on the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
on the left side of the handlebar, bear-
ings, brake pumps, instruments and in-
dicators, silencer exhaust, glove/tool kit
compartment, ignition switch/steering
lock.
Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to
clean the rubber and plastic parts and
the saddle: use only water and mild
soap.
Do not apply protection waxes
onto the saddle, in order not to
make it too slippery.
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