Storage - Yamaha Stax XVZ13CTX Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Many expensive repair bills
have resulted from improper
high-pressure washer applica-
tions, such as those available at
coin-operated car washers.
2. Once the majority of the dirt has
been hosed off, wash all surfaces
with warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Use a toothbrush or bottle-
brush to get into those hard-to-
reach places.
3. Rinse the motorcycle off immedi-
ately with clean water and dry all
surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel, or soft absorbent cloth.
4. Clean the seat with Yamaha Pro-
tectant or another high-quality vi-
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nyl upholstery cleaner to keep the
cover pliable and glossy.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield with
a cloth or sponge dampened with a mild
detergent, and then wash it off thor-
oughly with water. For additional clean-
ing, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner
or another high-quality windshield
cleaner. Some cleaning compounds for
plastics may leave scratches on the
windshield. Before using such clean-
ers, test an area of the windshield
which does not affect your visibility and
which cannot be easily recognized.
After cleaning the motorcycle
Apply Yamaha Silicone Wax or another
high-quality automotive-type wax on all
painted and chrome-plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes,
since many contain abrasives that may
mar the paint or protective finish. When
finished, start the engine and let it idle
for several minutes.
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Storage

Long term storage (60 days or more) of
your motorcycle will require some pre-
ventive measures to guard against de-
terioration. After the motorcycle has
been thoroughly cleaned, prepare it for
storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and
add the following amount of
Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Sta-
bilizer or another high-quality fuel
stabilizer:
1 fluid oz per gallon or 7.5 ml per li-
ter
Operate the engine for several
minutes to insure the newly condi-
tioned fuel enters the entire fuel
system and carburetors.
NOTE:
Use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and
Stabilizer eliminates the need to drain
the fuel system. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer drain the fuel system.
2. Remove the spark plugs and pour
about one tablespoon of SAE
10W-30 or SAE 20W-40 engine oil
in each spark plug bore. Install the
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