Cleaning The Windscreen; 5.11 Motor Washing Rules - MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO Werkstatt-Handbuch

5.10

CLEANING THE WINDSCREEN

The windscreen can be cleaned using most of the soaps, cleaners, waxes and polishes commercially available
for glass and plastic.
The following precautions should be taken:
■ do not wash or polish the windscreen in direct or strong sunlight or when temperatures are high;
■ under no circumstances use solvents, lyes or similar products;
■ do not use abrasive substances, pumice, sand/emery paper, files, etc.;
■ wash all dust and dirt away before polishing. Small superficial scratches can be removed using a mild polish;
■ paint or sealing compound can be removed before harden by using diesel, isopropylic alcohol or butyl
cellosolvent (do not use methyl alcohol).

5.11 MOTOR WASHING RULES

Preparations for washing
Before washing the vehicle, the following parts should be covered with a waterproof material: the rear part of the
silencers, the clutch and brake levers and pedals, the throttle twist-grip, the left-hand light switch, the ignition key
switch, the shaft with driving couplings and the electronic box.
NOTE: The electronic box is located under the seat.
In the DAYTONA RS and SPORT 1100 models, the electronic unit is located under the driver saddle.
Washing
Avoid spraying water too much pressure on the instruments and the front and rear hubs.
WARNING: Do not clean the joints with high-pressure water or with solvents.
Drying
Remove the protective coverings.
Thoroughly dry the vehicle.
Test the brakes before using the vehicle.
It is recommended to grease the shaft with driving couplings (see Fig. 04-06).
NOTE: To clean the painted parts of the engine unit (engine, gearbox, transmission box, etc.) the
following products may be used: diesel oil, petrol or water-based neutral detergents for car cleaning.
These products should be washed off immediately with water; do not use water at high temperatures or
pressures.
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