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.
Special care in winter
NOTICE
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In col
d
weather, when roa
d
s may
b
e
salte
d
as a
d
e-icin
g
metho
d
, it’s im-
portant to clean the vehicle thor-
ou
g
hly to remove roa
d
salt an
d
avoi
d
corrosion. Wheel spokes,
b
olts/nuts an
d
other unpainte
d
met-
al parts can
b
e especially vulnera
b
le
to corrosion from roa
d
salt. Apply an
anti-corrosion pro
d
uct to any vul-
nera
b
le parts after washin
g
an
d
d
ry-
in
g
the vehicle.
TIP
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.
Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
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:
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
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