Motorcycle care an
d
stora
g
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
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.
Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand.
NOTICE
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Improper cleanin
g
can cause cos-
metic an
d
mechanical
d
ama
g
e. Do
not use:
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.
harsh chemicals, inclu
d
in
g
stron
g
aci
d
ic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma
g
ne-
sium wheels.
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.
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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