Yamaha YZ85G, Owner'S Manual

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Motorcycle care an d stora g e
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fecte d area any lon g er than in-
structe d . Also, thorou g hly rinse
the area off with water, imme d i-
ately d ry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
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Improper cleanin g can d ama g e
plastic parts (such as cowlin g s,
panels, etc.) an d the mufflers.
Use only a soft, clean cloth or
spon
g e with water to clean
plastic. However, if the plastic
parts cannot
b e thorou g hly
cleane d with water, d ilute d mil d
d eter g ent with water may b e
use d . Be sure to rinse off any
d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty
of water, as it is harmful to plas-
tic parts.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
pro
d ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon g es which have b een in
contact with stron g or a b rasive
cleanin g pro d ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( g asoline), rust re-
movers or inhi b itors, b rake flui d ,
antifreeze or electrolyte.

Do not use hi g h-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepa
g e an d
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g -
arm b earin g s, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, an
d switches),
b reather hoses an d vents.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly 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 minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE:
Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system.
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.
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