Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual page 93

Motorcycle Care And Storage
off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful to
plastic parts.
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which
incontact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline),
removers or inhibitors, brake
fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seepage
and deterioration in the following
areas: seals (of wheel and
swingarm bearings, fork and
brakes), electric
8
(couplers,
instrumen-
ts, switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For motorcycles equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as they
will cause dulling or scratching.
Some cleaning compounds for
plastic may leave scratches on
the windshield.
Test the product on a small
hidden part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing
have been
washing.
After normal use
rust
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and
then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
high-pressure
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.
components After riding in the rain, near the sea or on
connectors,
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.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
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compound after
2.
After cleaning
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4.
8-2
Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled down. NOTICE:
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of
the salt.
Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
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.)
To prevent corrosion,
recommended to apply a corrosion
protection spray on all metal,
it is