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
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
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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Washin
g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray
down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
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