Motorcycle Care And Storage; Care - Yamaha TW200P Owner's Manual

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Care

While the open design of a motorcy-
cle reveals the attractiveness of the
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technology, it also makes it more vul-
nerable. Rust and corrosion can
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develop even if high-quality compo-
nents are used. A rusty exhaust pipe
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may go unnoticed on a car, however,
it detracts from the overall appear-
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ance of a motorcycle. Frequent and
proper care does not only comply
with the terms of the warranty, but it
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will also keep your motorcycle looking
good, extend its life and optimize its
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performance.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly
installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such
products onto seals, gaskets,
sprockets, the drive chain and
wheel axles. Always rinse the dirt
and degreaser off with water.
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Cleaning
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using strong
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If such prod-
ucts are used on hard-to-
remove dirt, do not leave the
cleaner on the affected area
any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.
8 Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent
and water to clean plastic.
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