Yamaha TT-R230W Owner's Manual page 67

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does not leave any marks. If the does not leave any marks. If the does not leave any marks. If the does not leave any marks. If the does not leave any marks. If the
windshield is scratched, use a windshield is scratched, use a windshield is scratched, use a
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After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and
then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for
hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and
insects will come off more easily if the
area is covered with a wet cloth for a
few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
polishing polishing polishing
polishing polishing
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
Do not use warm water since it Do not use warm water since it
Do not use warm water since it Do not use warm water since it Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of the increases the corrosive action of the increases the corrosive action of the increases the corrosive action of the increases the corrosive action of the
salt. salt. salt. salt. salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning After cleaning After cleaning
After cleaning After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle 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 stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
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4. To prevent corrosion, it is
recommended to apply a corrosion
protection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-
plated, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner
to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
Make sure that there is no oil or Make sure that there is no oil or Make sure that there is no oil or Make sure that there is no oil or Make sure that there is no oil or
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wax on the brakes or tires. If wax on the brakes or tires. If wax on the brakes or tires. If wax on the brakes or tires. If wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake discs necessary necessary necessary necessary , clean the brake discs , clean the brake discs , clean the brake discs , clean the brake discs
and brake linings with a regular and brake linings with a regular and brake linings with a regular and brake linings with a regular and brake linings with a regular
brake disc cleaner or acetone, brake disc cleaner or acetone, brake disc cleaner or acetone,
brake disc cleaner or acetone, brake disc cleaner or acetone,
and wash the tires with warm and wash the tires with warm and wash the tires with warm
and wash the tires with warm and wash the tires with warm
water and a mild detergent. water and a mild detergent.
water and a mild detergent. water and a mild detergent. water and a mild detergent.
Before operating the motorcycle Before operating the motorcycle Before operating the motorcycle Before operating the motorcycle Before operating the motorcycle
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test its braking performance and test its braking performance and test its braking performance and test its braking performance and test its braking performance and
cornering behavior. . . . . cornering behavior cornering behavior cornering behavior cornering behavior
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