Yamaha Super Tenere ES 2020 Owner's Manual page 110

Motorcycle care and storage
 harsh
strong acidic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or magne-
sium wheels.
 harsh
cleaning compounds, or wax on
matte-finished parts. Brushes
can scratch and damage the
matte-finish, use soft sponge or
towel only.
 towels, sponges, or brushes
contaminated
cleaning products or strong
chemicals such as, solvents,
gasoline, rust removers, brake
fluid, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washing
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun-
light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec-
trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
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3. Cover the muffler end with a plas-
tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in-
sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains
with a biodegradable degreaser
(YAMACLEAN Pro-Wash Spray)
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
degreasing agent on areas re-
quiring
seals, gaskets, and wheel axles.
Follow
[ECA26290]
chemicals, including
chemicals, abrasive
with abrasive
lubrication such
product instructions.
Washing
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray
down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au-
tomotive-type
(YAMALUBE Wash & Wax) mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use cold water if the vehicle has
been exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt's corrosive
properties.
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles:
Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner (YAMACLEAN
Glass Cleaner) or windshield pol-
ish. NOTICE: Never use any
strong chemicals to clean the
windshield. Additionally, some
cleaning compounds for plastic
may scratch the windshield, so
be sure to test all cleaning prod-
ucts before general application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean
as
water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
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detergent
[ECA26301]