Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-28● Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts. Besure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been incontact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent orthinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-movers or inhibitors, brake flu-id, antifreeze or electrolyte.● Do not use high-pressure wash-ers or steam-jet cleaners sincethey cause water seepage anddeterioration in the following ar-eas: seals (of wheel and swing-arm bearings, fork and brakes),electric components (couplers,connectors, and switches),breather hoses and vents.After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a milddetergent, and a soft, clean sponge,and then rinse thoroughly with cleanwater. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrushfor hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirtand insects will come off more easily ifthe area is covered with a wet cloth fora few minutes before cleaning.After riding in the rain or near the seaSince sea salt is extremely corrosive,carry out the following steps after eachride in the rain or near the sea.1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-ter and a mild detergent, after theengine has cooled down.NOTICE: Do not use warm watersince it increases the corrosiveaction of the salt. [ECA10791]2. Apply a corrosion protection sprayon all metal, including chrome- andnickel-plated, surfaces to preventcorrosion.After cleaning1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamoisor an absorbing cloth.2. Use a chrome polish to shinechrome, aluminum and stainless-steel parts.3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-mended to apply a corrosion pro-tection spray on all metal,including chrome- and nickel-plat-ed, surfaces.4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-er to remove any remaining dirt.5. Touch up minor paint damagecaused by stones, etc.6. Wax all painted surfaces.7. Let the motorcycle dry completelybefore storing or covering it.WARNINGEWA14501Contaminants on the brakes or tirescan cause loss of control.● Make sure that there is no oil orwax on the tires.● If necessary, wash the tires withwarm water and a mild deter-gent. Before riding at higherspeeds, test the motorcycle’sbraking performance and cor-nering behavior.NOTICEECA10800● Apply spray oil and wax spar-ingly and make sure to wipe offany excess.● Never apply oil or wax to anyrubber and plastic parts, buttreat them with a suitable careproduct.U5PG8BE0.book Page 2 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:53 PM