MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
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Contaminants on the
b
rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
If necessary, 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
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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
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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.
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