Motorcycle Care And Storage; Matte Color Caution; Care - Benelli IMPERIALE 400 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Matte color caution

NOTICE
Some models are equipped with matte
colored finished parts. Be sure to con-
sult a Benelli dealer for advice on what
products to use before cleaning the
vehicle.
Using a brush, harsh chemical products
or cleaning compounds when cleaning
these parts will scratch or damage their
surface. Wax also should not be applied
to any matte colored finished parts.

Care

While the open design of a motorcycle re-
veals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if hi-
gh-quality components are used.
A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed on
a car, however, it detracts from the overall
appearance of a motorcycle.
Frequent and proper care does not only
comply with the terms of the warranty,
but it will also keep your motorcycle lo-
oking good, extend its life and optimize
its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic
bag after the engine has cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers as
well as all electrical couplers and connec-
tors, including the spark plug caps, are ti-
ghtly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like
oil burnt onto the crankcase, with a de-
greasing agent and a brush, but never
apply such products onto seals, gaskets,
sprockets, the drive chain and wheel ax-
les. Always rinse the dirt and degreaser off
with water.
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Motorcycle care and storage

Cleaning
NOTICE
• Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are used
on hard-to-remove dirt, do not
leave the cleaner on the affected
area any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray.
• Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and the
mufflers. Use only a soft, clean
cloth or sponge with water to cle-
an plastic. However, if the plastic
parts cannot be thoroughly clea-
ned with water, diluted mild de-
tergent with water may be used.
Be sure to rinse off any detergent
residue using plenty of water, as it
is harmful to plastic parts.
• Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be sure
to avoid using cloths or sponges
which have been in contact with
strong or abrasive cleaning pro-
ducts, solvent or thinner, fuel
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