Benelli 502C, Owner'S Manual

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Motorcycle care and storage
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Cleaning
NOTICE
• Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are used
on hard-to-remove dirt, do not
leave the cleaner on the affected
area any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray.
• Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and the
mufflers. Use only a soft, clean
cloth or sponge with water to cle-
an plastic. However, if the plastic
parts cannot be thoroughly clea-
ned with water, diluted mild de-
tergent with water may be used.
Be sure to rinse off any detergent
residue using plenty of water, as it
is harmful to plastic parts.
• Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be sure
to avoid using cloths or sponges
which have been in contact with
strong or abrasive cleaning pro-
ducts, solvent or thinner, fuel
Care
While the open design of a motorcycle re-
veals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if hi-
gh-quality components are used.
A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed on
a car, however, it detracts from the overall
appearance of a motorcycle.
Frequent and proper care does not only
comply with the terms of the warranty,
but it will also keep your motorcycle lo-
oking good, extend its life and optimize
its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic
bag after the engine has cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers as
well as all electrical couplers and connec-
tors, including the spark plug caps, are ti-
ghtly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like
oil burnt onto the crankcase, with a de-
greasing agent and a brush, but never
apply such products onto seals, gaskets,
sprockets, the drive chain and wheel ax-
les. Always rinse the dirt and degreaser off
with water.
Matte color caution
NOTICE
Some models are equipped with matte
colored finished parts. Be sure to con-
sult a Benelli dealer for advice on what
products to use before cleaning the
vehicle.
Using a brush, harsh chemical products
or cleaning compounds when cleaning
these parts will scratch or damage their
surface. Wax also should not be applied
to any matte colored finished parts.