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Motorcycle care and storage
Before washing
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1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun-
light and allow it to cool. This will
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help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, electri-
cal couplers and connectors are
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tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas-
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tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in-
sects or bird droppings with a wet
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towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains
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with a biodegradable degreaser
(YAMACLEAN Pro-Wash Spray)
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and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use de-
greasing agent on areas requir-
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ing lubrication such as seals,
gaskets, and wheel axles. Fol-
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low product instructions.
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Washing
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray
down the vehicle with a garden
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hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying water
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directly into the muffler, instrument
panel, air inlet, or other inner areas
such as underseat storage com-
partments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au-
tomotive-type detergent (YAMA-
LUBE Wash & Wax) mixed with
cool water and a soft, clean towel
or sponge. Use an old toothbrush
or
plastic-bristle
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use cold water if the vehicle has
been exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt's corrosive
properties.
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles:
Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner (YAMACLEAN
Glass Cleaner) or windshield pol-
ish. NOTICE: Never use any
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strong chemicals to clean the
windshield. Additionally, some
cleaning compounds for plastic
may scratch the windshield, so
be sure to test all cleaning prod-
ucts before general applica-
tion.
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4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean wa-
After washing
brush
for
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ter. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or
absorbent towel, preferably micro-
fiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models,
dry and then lubricate it to prevent
rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless steel
exhaust systems can be removed
through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray
(YAMALUBE Silicone Protectant &
Lubricant) on all metal parts in-
cluding chrome or nickel-plated
surfaces. WARNING! Do not ap-
ply silicone or oil spray to seats,
hand grips, rubber foot pegs or
tire treads. Otherwise these
parts will become slippery,
which could cause loss of con-
trol. Thoroughly clean the sur-
faces of these parts before
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