Yamaha WR450F 2021, Owner'S Service Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild detergent,
and a soft, clean sponge, and then rinse thor-
oughly with clean water. Use a toothbrush or
bottlebrush for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn
dirt and insects will come off more easily if the
area is covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during
winter are extremely corrosive in combination
with water, carry out the following steps after
each ride in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
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Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain
well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a
mild detergent, after the engine has cooled
down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of the salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all met-
al, including chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces to prevent corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an ab-
sorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate
it to prevent it from rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, alumi-
num and stainless- steel parts, including the
exhaust system. (Even the thermally induced
discoloring of stainless- steel exhaust sys-
tems can be removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recommended to
apply a corrosion protection spray on all met-
al, including chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner to re-
move 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 brakes or tires can
cause loss of control.
• Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the
brakes or tires.
• If necessary, clean the brake discs and
brake linings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild detergent. Before
riding at higher speeds, test the motorcy-
cle’s braking performance and cornering
behavior.
NOTICE
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• Apply spray oil and wax sparingly and
make sure to wipe off any excess.
• Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and
plastic parts, but treat them with a suitable
care product.
• Avoid using abrasive polishing com-
pounds as they will wear away the paint.
TIP
• Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice 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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STORAGE
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 ex-
haust system are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
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• Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilat-
ed room or covering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
• To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars,
stables (because of the presence of ammo-
nia) and areas where strong chemicals are