MV Agusta 2012 Brutale 675, Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Wash the motorcycle with water, a mild detergent
and a sponge. Wipe the vehicle with a soft cloth.
Use an air jet to dry difficult-to-reach areas.
CAUTION
• Avoid using clothes or sponges that
have been in contact with strong or
abrasive detergents, solvents, alcohol
or gasoline.
• To avoid irreparable damage to the
bodywork parts, never use alkaline or
strongly acid detergents, petrol, brake
fluid or other solvents.
• If you have doubts about the chemical
composition of the detergent, test its effect
by applying it on a little area of the body-
work before using it on the whole bike.
Periodically treat the paintwork with high quality
wax. After riding on roads treated with corrosive
substances (salt), wash the vehicle as soon as
possible with cold water. Do not use hot water as
it enhances the corrosive action.
WARNING
Avoid smearing brakes or tyres with oil
or wax. If necessary, clean the brake
discs with a brake disc detergent or with
acetone, and wash the tyres with warm
water and a neutral detergent.
WARNING
The presence of water on the brakes can
lead to a decrease of the braking effec-
tiveness with subsequent risk of acci-
dents. After completing the washing, run
the engine for a few minutes and start off
at reduced speed. Carefully apply the
brakes a few times so as to dry the brake
pads and discs.
WARNING
The drive chain must be correctly lubri-
cated after washing the motorcycle, fol-
lowing the instructions provided at §
1.10. of this manual.