Yamaha MT-10 2023 Owner's Manual page 114

Motorcycle care and storage
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
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chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
2
duced discoloring of stainless steel
exhaust systems can be removed
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through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray
4 (YAMALUBE Silicone Protectant &
Lubricant) on all metal parts in-
cluding chrome or nickel-plated
5
surfaces. WARNING! Do not ap-
ply silicone or oil spray to seats,
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hand grips, rubber foot pegs or
tire treads. Otherwise these
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parts will become slippery,
which could cause loss of con-
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trol. Thoroughly clean the sur-
faces of these parts before
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operating the vehicle.
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted
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plastic parts with a suitable care
product (YAMACLEAN
11
Dressing).
6. Touch up minor paint damage
12 caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a
non-abrasive wax or use a detail
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spray for motorcycles (YAMA-
LUBE Spray Polish & Instant De-
tailer).
8. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up,
start the engine and turn on the
headlight to help remove the mois-
ture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
NOTICE

Do not apply wax to rubber or
unpainted plastic parts.

Do not use abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.

Apply sprays and wax sparing-
[EWA20651]
ly. Wipe off excess afterwards.
Vinyl
WARNING
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.

Make sure there is no lubricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
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If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
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Cleaning the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
ECA26320
muffler which requires special care.
Use only a soft cloth or sponge and
mild detergent with water to clean the
muffler. This should remove finger-
prints and other oil stains. If necessary,
an alkaline pH cleaning product and
soft brush may be used. However, do
not use abrasive compounds or special
treatments to clean the muffler, as
these will wear away the protective fin-
EWA20660
ish.
TIP
The thermally induced discoloring of
the exhaust pipe leading into the titani-
um muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
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gent.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
Before riding at higher speeds,
test the vehicle's braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
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