Yamaha MT-10 Owner's Manual page 108

Motorcycle care and storage
After cleaning
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1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2 2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
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3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
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less-steel parts.
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
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tection spray
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
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ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
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er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
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7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
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before storing or covering it.
WARNING
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Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
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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 riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
NOTICE

Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
on all metal,
any excess.
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Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
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Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
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Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
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Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
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lens.