Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 120

Motorcycle care and storage
tergent, alkaline products and a
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soft brush may be used.
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Never use compounds or other
2 special treatments to clean the tita-
nium muffler, as they will remove
the finish on the outer surface of
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the muffler.
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Even the smallest amounts of oil,
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such as from oily towels or finger-
prints, will leave stains on the tita-
nium muffler,
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removed with a mild detergent.
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Note that the thermally induced
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discoloring of the portion of the ex-
haust pipe leading into the titanium
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muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
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After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
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or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
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and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
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chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts.
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4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er 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.
which can be
WARNING
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.

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 ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
NOTICE
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
spray on all metal,
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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.
TIP
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Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
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Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.