Yamaha YZ85G, Owner'S Manual

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Motorcycle care an d stora g e
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WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.

Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the
b rakes or tires.

If necessary, clean the b rake
d iscs an d b rake linin g s with a
re g ular b rake d isc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri d in g at hi g her
spee d s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801

Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in g ly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.

Never apply oil or wax to any
ru
bb er an d plastic parts, b ut
treat them with a suita b le care
pro d uct.

Avoi d usin g a b rasive polishin g
compoun d s as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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Stora g e
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 exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811

Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d -
ity to seep in an d cause rust.

To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta b les ( b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an
d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d .
Lon g -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”.
3. Drain the fuel tank and fuel lines,
and the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up.
4. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
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