Cleaning The Motorcycle; Storing The Bike Away; Important Notes - Ducati MH 900 Evoluzione 2001 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Cleaning the motorcycle

To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash
and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway
according to the road conditions you ride in.
Use specific products only. Prefer biodegradable
products. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents.
Important
Do not wash your motorcycle right after use. When
the motorcycle is still hot, water drops will evaporate
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faster and spot hot surfaces.
Never clean the motorcycle using high-pressure water
jets. Never aim the water jet directly to wheel hub
bearings, front fork seals, air inlets or into the exhaust
silencers.
Clean off stubborn dirt or exceeding grease from engine
parts using a degreasing agent. Be sure to avoid contact
with drive parts (chain, sprockets, etc.)
Rinse with warm water and dry all surfaces with chamois
leather.
Warning
Braking performance may be impaired immediately
after washing the motorcycle.
Never grease or lubricate the brake discs. Loss of braking
and further accidents may occur. Clean the discs with an
oil-free solvent.
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Storing the bike away

If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods,
it is advisable to carry out the following operations before
storing it away:
clean the motorcycle;
remove filler plug with its seal and empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through
the spark plug seats, then crank the engine by hand a
few times so a protective film of oil will spread on
cylinder inner walls;
place the motorcycle on the supplied service stand;
disconnect and remove the battery. Battery should be
checked and charged whenever the motorcycle has been
left unridden for over a month;
protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas cover
available from Ducati Spare Parts Department. This will
protect paintwork and let condensate breathe out.

Important notes

Some countries - such as France, Germany, Great Britain,
Switzerland and so on - have compulsory emission and
noise standards.
Carry out any required inspection at regular intervals and
replace any parts using Ducati original spare parts
complying with local law.