2007 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 107

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAU26120 Cleaning Frequent, thorough cleaning of your motorcycle not only enhances its appearance, but also improves its performance and extends its life. ECA10730 CAUTION: G G Improper cleaning can damage the windshield, cowlings, panels and other plastic parts. Use only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with mild detergent and water to clean plastic. If the windshield is scratched, use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing. Do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts. Make sure to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust removers or inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. Before cleaning the motorcycle 1. Cover the muffler outlets, to prevent water entry, with plastic bags and strong rubber bands. 2. Make sure that the spark plugs and all caps and covers are properly installed. 3. Apply Yamaha Mud and Grease Release or another high-quality degreaser to the crankcase, to remove any excessive grease, with a paintbrush. Do not apply degreaser to the wheel axles. Cleaning the motorcycle 1. Rinse any dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose, using only enough pressure to do the job. ECA10940 G Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high-pressure washer applications, such as those available at coin-operated car washers. CAUTION: G 2. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm water and a mild detergent. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush to get into those hard-toreach places. 3. Rinse the motorcycle off immediately with clean water and dry all surfaces with a chamois, clean towel, or soft absorbent cloth. 4. Clean the seat with Yamaha Protectant or another high-quality vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy. 8 Cleaning the windshield Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any other solvent. Clean the windshield with a cloth or sponge dampened with a mild detergent, and then wash it off thoroughly with water. For additional cleaning, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner Do not use high-pressure washers, since excessive high pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings, the front fork, brakes, transmission seals, audio system, speakers, saddlebags, travel trunk and electrical parts. 8-1

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-1
8
EAU26120
Cleaning
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your
motorcycle not only enhances its ap-
pearance, but also improves its perfor-
mance and extends its life.
CAUTION:
ECA10730
●
Improper cleaning can damage
the windshield, cowlings, pan-
els and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic. If the
windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic polishing com-
pound after washing.
●
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Make
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Before cleaning the motorcycle
1. Cover the muffler outlets, to pre-
vent water entry, with plastic bags
and strong rubber bands.
2. Make sure that the spark plugs
and all caps and covers are prop-
erly installed.
3. Apply Yamaha Mud and Grease
Release or another high-quality
degreaser to the crankcase, to re-
move any excessive grease, with a
paintbrush. Do not apply degreas-
er to the wheel axles.
Cleaning the motorcycle
1. Rinse any dirt and degreaser off
with a garden hose, using only
enough pressure to do the job.
CAUTION:
ECA10940
●
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers, since excessive high pres-
sure may cause water seepage
and deterioration of wheel bear-
ings, the front fork, brakes,
transmission seals, audio sys-
tem,
speakers,
saddlebags,
travel trunk and electrical parts.
●
Many expensive repair bills
have resulted from improper
high-pressure washer applica-
tions, such as those available at
coin-operated car washers.
2. Once the majority of the dirt has
been hosed off, wash all surfaces
with warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Use a toothbrush or bottle-
brush to get into those hard-to-
reach places.
3. Rinse the motorcycle off immedi-
ately with clean water and dry all
surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel, or soft absorbent cloth.
4.
Clean the seat with Yamaha Pro-
tectant or another high-quality vi-
nyl upholstery cleaner to keep the
cover pliable and glossy.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield with
a cloth or sponge dampened with a mild
detergent, and then wash it off thor-
oughly with water. For additional clean-
ing, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner