Motorcycle care an
d
stora
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e
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Matte color caution
NOTICE
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Some mo
d
els are equippe
d
with
matte colore
d
finishe
d
parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha
d
ealer for
a
d
vice on what pro
d
ucts to use
b
e-
fore cleanin
g
the vehicle. Usin
g
a
b
rush, harsh chemical pro
d
ucts or
cleanin
g
compoun
d
s when cleanin
g
these parts will scratch or
d
ama
g
e
their surface. Wax also shoul
d
not
b
e applie
d
to any matte colore
d
fin-
ishe
d
parts.
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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
z
The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
z
Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand.
z
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:
z
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.
z
harsh chemicals, inclu
d
in
g
stron
g
aci
d
ic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma
g
ne-
sium wheels.
z
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.
z
towels, spon
g
es, or
b
rushes
contaminate
d
with a
b
rasive
cleanin
g
pro
d
ucts or stron
g
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