Motorcycle care an
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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
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.
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
d
eter
g
ent applications such as
those availa
b
le in coin-operate
d
car washers.
harsh chemicals, inclu
d
in
g
stron
g
aci
d
ic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma
g
ne-
sium wheels.
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.
towels, spon
g
es, or
b
rushes
contaminate
d
with a
b
rasive
cleanin
g
pro
d
ucts or stron
g
chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers,
b
rake
flui
d
, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin
g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun-
light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec-
trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas-
tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in-
sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains
with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge.
NOTICE:
Do not use
d
e
g
reasin
g
a
g
ent on areas re-
quirin
g
lu
b
rication such as
seals,
g
askets, an
d
wheel axles.
Follow pro
d
uct instructions.
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