Motorcycle Care And Storage; Care - Yamaha MT-03 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

Care

While the open design of a motorcycle
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reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
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even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
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noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a mo-
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does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
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motorcycle looking good, extend its
life and optimize its performance.
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Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
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plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
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2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
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plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
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EAU26000 3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
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Avoid using
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If such prod-
ucts are used on hard-to-re-
move dirt, do not leave the
cleaner on the affected area
any longer than instructed. Al-
so, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use on-
ly a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water
to clean plastic.
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strong acidic
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of wheel
and swingarm bearings, fork
and brakes), electric compo-
nents (couplers, connectors,
instruments, switches
lights), breather hoses and
vents.
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