Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual page 82

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
1 water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
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the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
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After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
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Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
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combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
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rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
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NOTE:
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
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1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
9 ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled down.
CAUTION:
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces to prevent cor-
rosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
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5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
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of stain-
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on all metal,
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caused by stones, etc.
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
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 ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
Before operating the motorcy-
cle test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
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