Benelli TRK 502 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 170 / 469

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Motorcycle care and storage
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Matte color caution
NOTICE
Some models are equipped with matte co-
lored finished parts. Be sure to consult 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 mat-
te colored finished parts.
Care
While the open design of a motorcycle reve-
als 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 ap-
pearance of a motorcycle.
Frequent and proper care does not only com-
ply with the terms of the warranty, but it will
also keep your motorcycle looking good, ex-
tend 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 connectors, inclu-
ding the spark plug caps, are tightly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil
burnt onto the crankcase, with a degreasing
agent and a brush, but never apply such pro-
ducts onto seals, gaskets, sprockets, the drive
chain and wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
• Avoid using strong acidic wheel clea-
ners, especially on spoked wheels. If
such products are used on hard-to-re-
move 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 pla-
stic parts (such as cowlings, panels,
windshields, headlight lenses, me-
ter lenses, etc.) and the mufflers. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with
water to clean plastic. However, if the
plastic parts cannot be thoroughly
cleaned 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 pro-
ducts on plastic parts. Be sure to
avoid using cloths or sponges which
have been in contact with strong or
abrasive cleaning products, solvent
or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust remo-
vers or inhibitors, brake fluid, antifre-
eze or electrolyte.