Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > Cleaning the vehicle

Moto Guzzi recommends using quality products for cleaning the vehicle. The use of unsuitable products can damage vehicle components. For cleaning do not use solvents such as "nitro thinner", "cold cleaning agents", or similar fuels, or cleaning products that contain alcohol.

WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE

Moto Guzzi recommends softening with water and then carefully removing the insects and stubborn stains before washing the vehicle.

To prevent stains, do not wash the motorcycle immediately after exposure to sunlight, and do not wash it in the sun.

If the vehicle is used during the winter months, be sure to frequently wash the motorcycle.

To remove anti-icing salt sprayed on roads in the winter, wash the motorcycle with cold water immediately after use.

USE OF HOT WATER INTENSIFIES THE EFFECT OF THE SALT. USE ONLY PLENTY OF COLD WATER TO WASH AND REMOVE ANTI-ICING SALT USE OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEMS (OR STEAM CLEANERS) CAN DAMAGE THE SEALS, OIL SEALS, BRAKING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE SADDLE. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEMS.

DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYSTEMS.

 

CLEANING OF SENSITIVE PARTS

BODYWORK

To keep the motorcycle bright, wash it regularly, especially if used in areas with high levels of pollution or mud. Aggressive stains from tree resins, gasoline, oil, brake fluid or bird excrement in general.

must be removed immediately, otherwise permanent stains on the paint can appear.

After washing is easy to identify marks and residual stains, remove these from the bodywork using a soft cloth, of a non-abrasive polish brand. Periodic care, a thorough cleaning of the bodywork preserves the aesthetic quality of the motorcycle over the long term.

PLASTIC COMPONENTS

IF THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS ARE CLEANED USING AGGRESSIVE AGENTS, THE SURFACE MAY BE DAMAGED. DO NOT USE CLEANING PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALCOHOL, SOLVENTS OR THAT ARE ABRASIVE FOR THE CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS. ROTARY BRUSHES OR SPONGES WITH HARD SURFACES CAN MAKE SCRATCHES

 

FRONT HEADLIGHT

Do not use products containing aggressive agents during use or during washing, due to the structure of the bottom bracket cup, under the frame can be detected water or dirt.

Since water outside the headlight will dry due to the heat and ventilation during use of the motorcycle, in case of persistence use compressed air at a distance of 10 cm from the headlight.

TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHTS USE A SPONGE SOAKED IN WATER AND MILD DETERGENT, RUBBING THE SURFACE GENTLY AND RINSING FREQUENTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT POLISH MATT-PAINTED SURFACES WITH POLISHING PASTE. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE WASHED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER, OR WITH THE BODYWORK STILL HOT AS THE CAR SHAMPOO CAN DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF.

 

CHROME PARTS AND POLISHED METAL

TREAT THE PARTS MADE OF CHROME, ALUMINIUM OR POLISHED STEEL IN A SPECIAL MANNER. WASH THEM WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CAR SHAMPOO, POLISH AND REGULARLY BRIGHTEN THEM WITH DEDICATED PASTE, PROTECT THEM WITH SUITABLE ACID-FREE PRODUCTS (E.G. VASELINE)

RUBBER PARTS

Clean the rubber parts using water and mild shampoo (brand-name, suitable for car bodies)

THE USE OF SILICONE SPRAY TO CLEAN THE RUBBER SEALS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. DO NOT USE OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING SILICON FOR CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE

Clean the motorcycle frequently if exposed to adverse conditions, such as:

• Air pollution (cities and industrial areas).
• Salinity and humidity in the atmosphere (seashore areas, hot and wet weather).
• Special environmental/seasonal conditions (use of salt, anti-icing chemical products on the roads in winter).
• Always clean off any smog and pollution residue, tar stains, insects, bird droppings, etc. from the bodywork.
• Avoid parking the vehicle under trees. During some seasons, resins, fruits or leaves containing aggressive chemical substances that may damage the paintwork may fall from trees.

CAUTION

BEFORE WASHING THE VEHICLE, COVER THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES AND THE EXHAUST PIPES.

CAUTION

CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A SOFT CLOTH MOISTENED WITH WATER.

CAUTION

AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEMPORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON THE FRICTION SURFACES OF THE BRAKING CIRCUIT. ALLOW LONGER BRAKING DISTANCES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL OPERATION. CARRY OUT 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% shampoo 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 anodised or painted aluminium parts with neutral soap and water. Using aggressive detergents may damage the surface treatment of these components.

CAUTION

NEVER USE CLOTHS SOAKED IN PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES.

CAUTION

DO NOT USE WATER (OR LIQUIDS) AT TEMPERATURES OVER 40ºC (104ºF) WHEN CLEANING THE VEHICLE PLASTIC PARTS. DO NOT AIM HIGH PRESSURE AIR/WATER JETS OR STEAM JETS DIRECTLY ON THESE COMPONENTS.

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ANY RUBBER OR PLASTIC SADDLE COMPONENTS USE WATER AND MILD SOAP.

CAUTION

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR PETROL BY-PRODUCTS (ACETONE, TRICHLOROETHYLENE, TURPENTINE, PETROL, THINNERS) TO CLEAN THE SADDLE. USE INSTEAD DETERGENTS WITH SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS NOT EXCEEDING 5% (NEUTRAL SOAP, OR NEUTRAL DETERGENTS).

DRY THE SADDLE WELL AFTER CLEANING.

THE USE OF WAX OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS COMPROMISES THE SAFETY OF THE SADDLE ITSELF.

WHEN USING A SYSTEM OF PRESSURE WASHING (AFTER CHECKING THAT ANY DETERGENTS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MOTORCYCLE FINISH), KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST ONE METRE.

CLEAN THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITH COLD WATER AFTER RIDING ON A ROAD TREATED WITH SALT: SALT IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE.

Transport

NOTE

BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE, CAREFULLY EMPTY THE FUEL TANK AND CHECK THAT IT IS COMPLETELY DRY.

WHILE IT IS BEING MOVED, THE VEHICLE MUST REMAIN IN THE VERTICAL POSITION AND BE FIXED SECURELY IN POSITION IN ORDER TO AVOID SPILLING FUEL OR OIL.

IN CASE OF FAILURE, DO NOT TOW THE VEHICLE BUT CONTACT A ROAD ASSISTANCE SERVICE INSTEAD TO HAVE THE INFLAMMABLE FLUIDS DRAINED .

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