Ducati Diavel Carbon, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning the motorcycle
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork,
wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals,
anyway according to the road conditions you ride in.
Use specific products only. Prefer biodegradable
products. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents.
Only use water and neutral soap to clean the
Plexiglas and the seat.
Periodically manually clean all aluminium
components. Use special detergents, suitable for
aluminium parts FREE of abrasives or caustic soda.
Note
Do not use sponges with abrasive parts or steel
wool: only use soft cloths.
However, the warranty does not apply to
motorcycles whenever poor maintenance status is
ascertained.
Important
Do not wash your motorcycle right after use.
When the motorcycle is still hot, water drops will
evaporate faster and spot hot surfaces. Never clean
the motorcycle using hot or high-pressure water jets.
Cleaning the motorcycle with a high pressure water
jet may lead to seizure or serious faults in the front
fork, wheel hub assembly, electric system, headlight
(fogging), front fork seals, air inlets or exhaust
silencers, with consequent loss of compliance with
the safety requirements.
Clean off stubborn dirt or exceeding grease from
engine parts using a degreasing agent. Be sure to
avoid contact with drive parts (chain, sprockets, etc.)
Rinse with warm water and dry all surfaces with
chamois leather.
Warning
Braking performance may be impaired
immediately after washing the motorcycle. Never
grease or lubricate the brake discs. Loss of braking
and further accidents may occur. Clean the discs with
an oil-free solvent.
Warning
The headlight might fog up due to washing, rain
or moisture.
Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any
condensate.