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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Matte color caution
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CAUTION:
Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use be- fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh chemical products or cleaning compounds when cleaning these parts will scratch or damage their surface. Wax also should not be applied to any matte colored fin- ished parts.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle reveals the attractiveness of the tech- nology, it also makes it more vulnera- ble. Rust and corrosion can develop even if
Before cleaning
1.Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down.
2.Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors, including the spark plug cap, are tightly in- stalled.
3.Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil burnt onto the crankcase, with a degreasing agent and a brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock- ets, the drive chain and wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt and de- greaser off with water.
Cleaning
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CAUTION:
●Avoid using strong acidic wheel cleaners, especially on spoked wheels. If such products are used on
●Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts such as cowlings, panels, windshields, headlight lenses, meter lenses, etc. Use only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic.
●Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts. Be sure to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in