Motorcycle Care And Storage - Yamaha Diversion XJ600N Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

Care
The exposure of its technology makes
a motorcycle charming but also vul-
nerable. Although high-quality compo-
nents are used, they are not all rust-
resistant. While a rusty exhaust pipe
may remain unnoticed on a car, it
does look unattractive on a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care, how-
ever, will keep your
looking good, extend its life and main-
tain its performance. Moreover, the
warranty states that the vehicle must
be properly taken care of. For all these
reasons, it is recommended that you
observe the following cleaning and
storing precautions.
Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
motorcycle
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a neutral
detergent and a soft clean sponge,
then rinse with plenty of clean water.
Use a tooth or bottle brush for hard-to-
reach parts. Tougher dirt and insects
will come off more easily if the area is
covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.
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