Motorcycle care and storage8-383. Use a chrome polish to shinechrome, aluminum and stainless-steel parts, including the exhaustsystem. (Even the thermally in-duced discoloring of stainless-steel exhaust systems can be re-moved through polishing.)4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-mended to apply a corrosion pro-tection spray on all metal,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 damagecaused by stones, etc.7. Wax all painted surfaces.8. Let the motorcycle dry completelybefore storing or covering it.WARNINGEWA14502Contaminants 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.NOTICEECA10801 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.
