Yamaha TT-R250 Owner's Manual page 73

MACHINE CARE AND STORAGE
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound
washing.
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After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
2
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
3
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
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and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
5 a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
6
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
7
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
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rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
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NOTE:
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the machine with cold water
and a mild detergent, after the en-
gine has cooled down.
after
CAUTION:
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the machine with a chamois or
an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. 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.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
7-2
tection
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
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5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the machine dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
G Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
G Before operating the machine
test its braking performance
of stain-
and cornering behavior.
CAUTION:
G Apply spray oil and wax spar-
spray on all metal,
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