MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Many expensive repair bills
have resulted from improper
high-pressure washer applica-
tions, such as those available at
coin-operated car washers.
1. Rinse any dirt and degreaser off
with a garden hose, using only
enough pressure to do the job.
2. Once the majority of the dirt has
been hosed off, wash all surfaces
with warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Use a toothbrush or bottle-
brush to get into those hard-to-
reach places.
3. Rinse the motorcycle off immedi-
ately with clean water and dry all
surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel, or soft absorbent cloth.
4. Clean the seat with Yamaha Pro-
tectant or another high-quality vi-
nyl upholstery cleaner to keep the
cover pliable and glossy.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield with
a cloth or sponge dampened with a mild
detergent, and then wash it off thor-
oughly with water. For additional clean-
ing, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner
or another high-quality windshield
cleaner. Some cleaning compounds for
plastics may leave scratches on the
windshield. Before using such clean-
ers, test an area of the windshield
which does not affect your visibility and
which cannot be easily recognized.
After cleaning the motorcycle
Apply Yamaha Silicone Wax or another
high-quality automotive-type wax on all
painted and chrome-plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes,
since many contain abrasives that may
mar the paint or protective finish. When
finished, start the engine and let it idle
for several minutes.
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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.
NOTICE
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
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