Scooter care an
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stora
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e
8-3
8
WARNING
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Contaminants on the
b
rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
z
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the
b
rakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the
b
rake
d
iscs an
d
b
rake linin
g
s with a
re
g
ular
b
rake
d
isc cleaner or
acetone, an
d
wash the tires with
warm water an
d
a mil
d
d
eter-
g
ent.
z
Before operatin
g
the scooter
test its
b
rakin
g
performance
an
d
cornerin
g
b
ehavior.
NOTICE
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z
Apply spray oil an
d
wax spar-
in
g
ly an
d
make sure to wipe off
any excess.
z
Never apply oil or wax to any
ru
bb
er parts, plastic parts or
hea
d
li
g
ht, tailli
g
ht an
d
meter
lenses,
b
ut treat them with a
suita
b
le care pro
d
uct.
z
Avoi
d
usin
g
a
b
rasive polishin
g
compoun
d
s as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
z
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
z
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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Stora
g
e
Short-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the
scooter.
NOTICE
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z
Storin
g
the scooter in a poorly
ventilate
d
room or coverin
g
it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an
d
humi
d
ity to
seep in an
d
cause rust.
z
To prevent corrosion, avoi
d
d
amp cellars, sta
b
les (
b
ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an
d
areas where stron
g
chemi-
cals are store
d
.
Lon
g
-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
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