Storage - Yamaha TW200 Owner's Manual

Motorcycle care and storage
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
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ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
2 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-
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etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
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gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
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braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
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NOTICE
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
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ingly and make sure to wipe off
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
lens.
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Storage

Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.
NOTICE
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
8-3
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
"Care" section of this chapter.
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