Motorcycle care an
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e
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3. 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.)
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
EWA14502
Contaminants on the
b
rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
If necessary, 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 advice on
what products to use.
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