MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before \ftoring or co\bering it.
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WARNING0
Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss \5of control.
●Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes \5or tires.
●If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild de-
tergent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
ECA10800
NOTICE
●Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess
●Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
●Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
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●Con\fult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
\bice on what product\f\f to u\fe.
●Wa\fhing, rainy weather or humid
climate\f can cau\fe the headlight
len\f to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a \fhort period of time will
help remo\be the moi\fture from
the len\f.
EAUM1901
Storage
Short-term
Alway\f \ftore your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if nece\f\fary, protect it
again\ft du\ft with a porou\f co\ber.
ECA10810
NOTICE
●Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
●To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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