Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6N Owner's Manual page 108

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
CAUTION:
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Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
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After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
ECA00012 2. Immediately dry the drive chain
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. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
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on all metal,
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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 motor-
cycle test its braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
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