Yamaha YZF R1 2021 Owner's Manual page 124

Motorcycle care and storage
ply silicone or oil spray to seats,
hand grips, rubber foot pegs or
tire treads. Otherwise these
parts will become
which could cause loss of con-
trol. Thoroughly clean the sur-
faces of these parts before
operating the vehicle.
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
plastic parts with a suitable care
product (YAMACLEAN
Dressing).
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for
(YAMALUBE Spray Polish & In-
9
stant Detailer).
8. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged
up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE
 Do not apply wax to rubber or
slippery, unpainted plastic parts.
 Do not use abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays and wax sparingly.
[EWA20650]
Wipe off excess afterwards.
Vinyl
WARNING
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
 Make sure there is no lubricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
motorcycles
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before riding at higher speeds,
test the vehicle's braking per-
formance and cornering behav-
ior.
ECA26320
Cleaning the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
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 spe-
EWA20660
cial treatments to clean the muffler, as
these will wear away the protective fin-
ish.
TIP
The thermally induced discoloring of
the exhaust pipe leading into the titani-
um muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
9-3
EAU83450