Benelli TRK 502 Manual Del Propietário página 175

Motorcycle care and storage
• Do not use high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners since they cause
water seepage and deterioration in
the following areas: seals (of wheel
and swingarm bearings, fork and bra-
kes), electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments, switches
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and lights), breather hoses and vents.
• For motorcycles equipped with a
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windshield: Do not use strong clea-
ners or hard sponges as they will cau-
se dulling or scratching. Some clea-
ning compounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield. Test the
product on a small hidden part of the
windshield to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the windshield
is scratched, use a quality plastic poli-
shing compound after washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild deter-
gent, and a soft, clean sponge, and then rin-
se thoroughly with clean water. Use a tooth-
brush or bottlebrush for hard-to-reach areas.
Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more
easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during
winter are extremely corrosive in combination
with water, carry out the following steps after
each ride in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
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Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may re-
main well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and
a mild detergent, after the engine has cooled
down.
NOTICE
Do not use warm water since it increases
the corrosive action of the salt
Apply a corrosion protection spray on all me-
tal, including chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces to prevent corrosion.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid clea-
ner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any other solvent.
Clean the windshield with a cloth or sponge
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dampened with a mild detergent, and then
wash it off thoroughly with water.
Some cleaning compounds for plastics may
leave scratches on the windshield. Before
using such cleaners, test an area of the wind-
shield which does not affect your visibility and
which cannot be easily recognized.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an
absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubri-
cate it to prevent it from rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, alu-
minum and stainless-steel parts, including
the exhaust system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless- steel exhaust
systems can be removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recommended
to apply a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome and nickel plated,
surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner to remo-
ve any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by
stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before
storing or covering it.