Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual page 95

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
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Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of
the salt.
2. After drying
apply a corrosion
spray on all metal, including
chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces to prevent corrosion.
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After cleaning
1. Dry
chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
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and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system.
the motorcycle,
induced discoloring of stainless-
protection
steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, includ-
ing chrome- and nickel-plated,
surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal
cleaner to remove any remaining
dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
the motorcycle with
(Even the thermally
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7. Wax all painted surfaces.
a 8. Let the motorcycle dry complete-
ly before storing or covering it.
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8 Make sure that there is no oil
or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild
detergent.
8 Before operating the motorcy-
cle test its braking perfor-
mance and cornering behav-
ior.
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