Motorcycle care an
d
stora
g
e
8-3
8
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
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Contaminants on the
b
rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
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. Before ri
d
in
g
at hi
g
her
spee
d
s, test the motorcycle’s
b
rakin
g
performance an
d
cor-
nerin
g
b
ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
Apply spray oil an
d
wax spar-
in
g
ly an
d
make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
ru
bb
er an
d
plastic parts,
b
ut
treat them with a suita
b
le care
pro
d
uct.
Avoi
d
usin
g
a
b
rasive polishin
g
compoun
d
s as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
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 motorcycle 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 mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
Storin
g
the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate
d
room or cover-
in
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.
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 motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
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