Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-2123456789101112water and diluted mild detergentmay be used. Be sure to rinseoff any detergent residue usingplenty of water, as it is harmfulto plastic parts. Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts or themuffler. Be sure to avoid usingcloths or sponges which havebeen in contact with strong orabrasive cleaning products, sol-vent or thinner, fuel (gasoline),rust removers or inhibitors,brake fluid, antifreeze or electro-lyte. 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),storage compartments, electriccomponents (couplers, connec-tors, instruments, switches andlights), breather hoses andvents.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, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roadsduring winter are extremely corrosive incombination with water, carry out thefollowing steps after each ride in therain, near the sea or on salt-sprayedroads.TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter mayremain well into spring.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.[ECA10792]2. After drying the motorcycle, applya corrosion protection spray on allmetal, including chrome- and nick-el-plated, surfaces (except the tita-nium muffler) to prevent corrosion.Cleaning the windshieldAvoid using any alkaline or strong acidcleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or anyother solvent. Clean the windshield witha cloth or sponge dampened with aneutral detergent, and after cleaning,thoroughly wash it off with water. Foradditional cleaning, use Yamaha Wind-shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner.Some cleaning compounds for plasticsmay leave scratches on surfaces of thewindshield. Before using them, make atest by polishing an area which doesnot affect your visibility.Cleaning the titanium mufflerThis model is equipped with a titaniummuffler, which requires the followingspecial care. Use only a soft, clean cloth orsponge with mild detergent andwater to clean the titanium muffler.However, if the muffler cannot bethoroughly cleaned with mild de-2CR-9-E0_1.book 2 ページ２０１５年１月５日月曜日午前１１時５４分