Storage - Yamaha TW200E Owner's Manual

CLEANING AND STORAGE
6. Rinse the motorcycle
immediately with clean water
and dry all surfaces with a
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chamois, clean towel, or soft
absorbent cloth.
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7. Dry the chain and lubricate it
to prevent rust.
3 8. Clean the seat with a vinyl
upholstery cleaner to keep the
cover pliable and glossy.
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9. Automotive-type wax may be
applied to all painted and
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chrome-plated surfaces. Avoid
combination
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Many contain abrasives which
may mar the paint or protec-
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tive finish. When finished, start
the engine and let it idle for
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several minutes.
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B. STORAGE
Long term storage (60 days or
more) of your motorcycle will
require some preventive proce-
dures to guard against deteriora-
tion. After thoroughly cleaning the
motorcycle, prepare for storage as
follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel and
add fuel stabilizer (if available).
2. Remove the spark plug, pour
about one tablespoon of SAE
10W30 or 20W40 motor oil in
cleaner-waxes.
the spark plug hole and rein-
stall the spark plug. Turn the
engine
(ground spark plug lead) to
coat the cylinder wall with oil.
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When using the starter motor to
crank the engine, remove the
spark plug wires, and ground them
to prevent sparking.
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3. Thoroughly clean and lubricate
the drive chain. (For details,
see "Drive chain lubrication"
on page 6-23.)
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise
both wheels off the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the
exhaust pipe outlet to prevent
moisture from entering.
7. If storing in a humid or salt-air
atmosphere, coat all exposed
metal surfaces with a light film
of oil. Do not apply oil to any
rubber parts or the seat cover.
8. Remove the battery
charge it. Store it in a dry place
and recharge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an
excessively warm or cold place
(less than 0°C or more than
30°C.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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