Yamaha Virago XV535 Owner's Manual page 74

CAUTION:
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
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ingly and wipe off any excess.
Never apply oil or wax on rub-
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ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care prod-
uct.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
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compounds as they wear away
the paint.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
CAUTION:
Storing the motorcycle in a
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poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp while it is still
wet will allow water and humidi-
ty to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
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damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
2. Drain the carburetor float cham-
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3. Only for motorcycles equipped
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
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ÒCareÓ section of this chapter.
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
with a fuel cock which has an
ÒOFFÓ position: Turn the fuel cock
to ÒOFFÓ.
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.