Yamaha TW200 Owner's Manual

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7-2MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE1234567898 Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts. Besure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been incontact with strong or abra-sive cleaning products, sol-vent or thinner, fuel (gasoline),rust removers or inhibitors,brake fluid, antifreeze or elec-trolyte.8 Do not use high-pressurewashers or steam-jet cleanerssince they cause water seep-age and deterioration in thefollowing areas: seals (ofwheel and swingarm bearings,fork and brakes), electric com-ponents (couplers, connec-tors, instruments, switchesand lights), breather hosesand vents.8 For motorcycles equippedwith a windshield: Do not usestrong cleaners or hardsponges as they will causedulling or scratching. Somecleaning compounds for plas-tic may leave scratches on thewindshield. Test the producton a small hidden part of thewindshield to make sure that itdoes not leave any marks. Ifthe windshield is scratched,use a quality plastic polishingcompound after washing.After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a milddetergent, and a soft, clean sponge,and then rinse thoroughly with cleanwater. Use a toothbrush or bottle-brush for hard-to-reach areas.Stubborn dirt and insects will comeoff more easily if the area is coveredwith a wet cloth for a few minutesbefore cleaning.After riding in the rain, near the seaor on salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed onroads during winter are extremelycorrosive in combination with water,carry out the following steps aftereach ride in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roads.NOTE:Salt sprayed on roads in the wintermay remain well into spring.1. Clean the motorcycle with coldwater and a mild detergent, afterthe engine has cooled down.ECA00012cCDo not use warm water since itincreases the corrosive action ofthe salt.2. Apply a corrosion protectionspray on all metal, includingchrome- and nickel-plated, sur-faces to prevent corrosion.