Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual page 77

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After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a
chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately
dry
chain and lubricate it to pre-
vent it from rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the
exhaust
system.
thermally induced discoloring
of stainless-steel exhaust sys-
tems can be removed through
polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is rec-
ommended to apply a corro-
sion protection spray on all
(even chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed) metal surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal
cleaner to remove any remain-
ing dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry com-
pletely before storing it or cov-
ering it.
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes and tires. If nec-
the
drive
essary, clean the brake discs and
linings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the
tires with warm water and mild
soap. Then, carefully test the
motorcycle for its braking perfor-
(Even
the
mance and cornering behavior.
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8 Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and wipe off any excess.
8 Never apply oil or wax on rub-
ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care
product.
8 Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds
away the paint.
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NOTE:
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