Storage - Yamaha XRS900 Series Owner's Manual

Motorcycle care and storage
operating the vehicle.
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5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
plastic parts with a suitable care
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product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
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7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
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spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the
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engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
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9. If the headlight lens has fogged up,
start the engine and turn on the
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headlight to help remove the mois-
ture.
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10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
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NOTICE
Do not apply wax to rubber or
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unpainted plastic parts.
Do not use abrasive polishing
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compounds as they will wear
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away the paint.
Apply sprays and wax sparing-
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ly. Wipe off excess afterwards.
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WARNING
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure there is no lubricant
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or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
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warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
If necessary, clean the brake
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discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
Before riding at higher speeds,
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test the vehicle's braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
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Storage

Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.
NOTICE
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Long term storage
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
1. Make all necessary repairs and
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Storing the vehicle in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity 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.
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