Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-388. 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.● Avoid using abrasive polishingcompounds as they will wearaway the paint.TIPConsult a Yamaha dealer for advice onwhat products to use.EAU26152StorageShort-termAlways store your motorcycle in a cool,dry place and, if necessary, protect itagainst dust with a porous cover. Besure the engine and the exhaust sys-tem are cool before covering the motor-cycle.NOTICEECA10810● Storing the motorcycle in apoorly ventilated room or cover-ing it with a tarp, while it is stillwet, will allow water and humid-ity to seep in and cause rust.● To prevent corrosion, avoiddamp cellars, stables (becauseof the presence of ammonia)and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.Long-termBefore storing your motorcycle for sev-eral months:1. Follow all the instructions in the“Care” section of this chapter.U2CJ80E0.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:15 AM