Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 101

NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces (except the
titanium muffler) to prevent corro-
sion.
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.
 Use only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean the titanium muffler.
However, if the muffler cannot be
thoroughly cleaned with mild de-
tergent, alkaline products and a
soft brush may be used.
 Never use compounds or other
special treatments to clean the ti-
tanium muffler, as they will remove
the finish on the outer surface of
the muffler.
Motorcycle care and storage
 Even the smallest amounts of oil,
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 Note that the thermally induced
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
6. Touch up minor paint damage
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
 Make sure that there is no oil or
 If necessary, clean the brake
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such as from oily towels or finger-
prints, will leave stains on the tita-
nium muffler, which can be
removed with a mild detergent.
discoloring of the portion of the
exhaust pipe leading into the tita-
nium muffler is normal and cannot
be removed.
or an absorbing cloth.
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts.
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
er to remove any remaining dirt.
caused by stones, etc.
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
wax on the brakes or tires.
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires with
all metal,
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