Mondial Designs Limited HPS125 ABS, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning the vehicle
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
weather).
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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 may damage
the paintwork when they fall from trees.
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Clean the instrument panel with a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION
Before washing the vehicle, cover the engine air intakes and the
exhaust pipes.
After cleaning your motorcycle, braking efficiency may be temporarily affected due to the water presence on the
friction surfaces of braking system. Allow longer braking distance to prevent accidents.
Brake repeatedly to restore normal operation. Carryout the pre-ride checks.
To remove dirt and mud accumulated on painted surfaces, wet the soiled areas thoroughly with a low-pressure water jet, then
remove dirt and mud with a soft car body sponge soaked abundantly in a solution of car body shampoo in water (2 - 4% sham-
poo dissolved in water). Then rinse with plenty of water, and dry with a chamois leather. To clean the engine outer parts, use
degreasing detergent, brushes and old cloths. Wash anodized or painted aluminium parts with neutral soap and water. Using
aggressive detergents may damage the surface treatment of these components.
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