Yamaha MT-07 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Motorcycle care an d stora g e
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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
Frequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.
TIP
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The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
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Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand.
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See your Yamaha dealer for addi-
tional cleaning tips.
NOTICE
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Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical d ama g e. Do
not use:
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hi g h-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepa
g e an d d eterioration of
wheel b earin g s, b rakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical d e-
vices. Avoi d hi g h-pressure
d eter g ent applications such as
those availa b le in coin-operate d
car washers.
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harsh chemicals, inclu d in g
stron g aci d ic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma g ne-
sium wheels.
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harsh chemicals, a b rasive
cleanin g compoun d s, or wax on
matte-finishe d parts. Brushes
can scratch an d d ama g e the
matte-finish, use soft spon g e or
towel only.
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towels, spon g es, or b rushes
contaminate d with a b rasive
cleanin g pro d ucts or stron g