Yamaha DT230 Owner's Manual page 90

After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle
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
induced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, includ-
ing 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 complete-
with a
ly before storing or covering it.
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8 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
thermally
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild
detergent.
8 Before operating the motorcy-
cle test its braking perfor-
mance and cornering behav-
ior.
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8 Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe
off any excess.
8 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
8 Avoid using abrasive polish-
ing compounds as they will
wear away the paint.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice
on what products to use.
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