Yamaha Road Star XV17ASX, Owner'S Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted and chrome-plat-
ed surfaces. Avoid combination
cleaner waxes, many of which
contain abrasives that may mar
the paint or protective finish.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11130
● Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
● If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
CAUTION:
ECA10950
●
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
●
Never apply oil or wax to the
drive belt.
●
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
●
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
Saddlebag cleaning and care
Clean the saddlebag on each side us-
ing a high-quality saddle soap. Rub the
surface of the soap using a damp cloth
or sponge to produce a lather, and then
apply it to the surface of the saddle-
bags. Allow the lather to dry, and then
polish the saddlebags with a soft cloth.
If the saddlebags have been exposed
to severe weather conditions and have
become faded, or been scuffed, use a
fine boot creme to return the leather to
its original rich, even color.
Exposure to the elements can dry out
the leather over time. Therefore, an oc-
casional application of a good quality
mink oil is recommended to restore the
leather and lift its water resistance.
Make sure that the saddlebags are
clean and dry before applying the mink
oil. Using a soft cloth or a dauber, work
a thin coat of mink oil into the leather
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