Yamaha R1 2019 Owner's Manual page 112

Motorcycle care and storage
operating the vehicle.
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5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
plastic parts with a suitable care
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product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
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7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
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spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the
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engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
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9. If the headlight lens has fogged up,
start the engine and turn on the
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headlight to help remove the mois-
ture.
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10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
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NOTICE
Do not apply wax to rubber or
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unpainted plastic parts.
Do not use abrasive polishing
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compounds as they will wear
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away the paint.
Apply sprays and wax sparing-
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ly. Wipe off excess afterwards.
[EWA20650]
WARNING
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure there is no lubricant
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or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
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warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
If necessary, clean the brake
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discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
Before riding at higher speeds,
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test the vehicle's braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
Cleaning the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
ECA26320
muffler which requires special care.
Use only a soft cloth or sponge and
mild detergent with water to clean the
muffler. This should remove finger-
prints and other oil stains. If necessary,
an alkaline pH cleaning product and
soft brush may be used. However, do
not use abrasive compounds or special
treatments to clean the muffler, as
these will wear away the protective fin-
EWA20660 ish.
TIP
The thermally induced discoloring of
the exhaust pipe leading into the titani-
um muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
EAU83450
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