Motorcycle Care And Storage; Matte Color Caution; Care - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Matte color caution

NOTICE
Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use
before 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
finished parts.

Motorcycle Care And Storage

Care

While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the
technology, it also makes it more
vulnerable. Rust and corrosion can
develop even if high-quality
components are used. A rusty exhaust
pipe may go unnoticed on a car,
however, it detracts from the overall
appearance of a motorcycle. Frequent
and proper care does not only comply
with the terms of the warranty, but it will
also keep your motorcycle looking
good, extend its life and optimize its
performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
Make sure that all caps and covers
2.
as well as all electrical couplers and
connectors, including the spark plug
caps, are tightly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
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ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprockets,
the drive chain and wheel axles.
Always rinse the dirt and degreaser
off with water.
Cleaning
NOTICE
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the
affected area any longer than
instructed. Also, thoroughly
rinse the area off with water,
immediately dry it, and then
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with water
to clean plastic. However, if the
plastic parts cannot
thoroughly cleaned with water,
diluted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinse
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