Yamaha FZ-09 2013, Owner'S Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Matte color caution
NOTICE
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Some mo d els are equippe d with
matte colore d finishe d parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha d ealer for
a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or
cleanin g compoun d s when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or d ama g e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applie d to any matte colore d fin-
ishe d parts.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a mo-
torcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its
life and optimize its performance.
Before cleanin g
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleanin g
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Avoi d usin g stron g aci d ic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoke d
wheels. If such pro d ucts are
use d on har d -to-remove d irt, d o
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fecte
d area any lon g er than in-
structe d . Also, thorou g hly rinse
the area off with water, imme d i-
ately d ry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
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Improper cleanin g can d ama g e
plastic parts (such as cowlin g s,
panels, win d shiel d s, hea d li g ht
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) an d
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or spon
g e with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot
b e thor-
ou g hly cleane d with water, d i-
lute d mil d d eter g ent with water
may b e use d . Be sure to rinse