Yamaha PW50(W) Owner's Manual page 62

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
1 water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
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the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
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After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
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carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
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1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
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engine has cooled down.
CAUTION:
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Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
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salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
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on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
ECA10790 5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
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If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
CAUTION:
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of stain-
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on all metal,
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NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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7-2
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
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