Yamaha MT 10 Owner's Manual page 100

Motorcycle care and storage
water and diluted mild detergent
1
may be used. Be sure to rinse
off any detergent residue using
2 plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
3
products on plastic parts or the
muffler. Be sure to avoid using
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cloths or sponges which have
been in contact with strong or
abrasive cleaning products, sol-
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vent or thinner, fuel (gasoline),
rust removers or inhibitors,
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brake fluid, antifreeze or electro-
lyte.
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Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
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deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
9
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
storage compartments, electric
10
components (couplers, connec-
tors, instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and
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vents.
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After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled
NOTICE: Do not use warm water
since it increases the corrosive
action of the salt.
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2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
9-2
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and nick-
el-plated, surfaces (except the tita-
nium muffler) to prevent corrosion.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield with
a cloth or sponge dampened with a
neutral detergent, and after cleaning,
thoroughly wash it off with water. For
additional cleaning, use Yamaha Wind-
shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner.
Some cleaning compounds for plastics
may leave scratches on surfaces of the
windshield. Before using them, make a
test by polishing an area which does
not affect your visibility.
Cleaning the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
muffler, which requires the following
special care.
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Use only a soft, clean cloth or
down.
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean the titanium muffler.
However, if the muffler cannot be
thoroughly cleaned with mild de-