Storage - Yamaha PW50(A1) Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
WARNING
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
G
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
G If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
NOTICE
G Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
G
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
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treat them with a suitable care
product.
G Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
G
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
G
EWA14501 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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Storage

Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.
NOTICE
G
G
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
8-3
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
"Care" section of this chapter.
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