2012 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture S Owners Manual - Page 107

2012 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture S Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAU37833 EAU26123 Matte color caution ECA15192 Cleaning Frequent, thorough cleaning of your motorcycle not only enhances its appearance, but also improves its performance and extends its life. ECA10732 NOTICE Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use before cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh chemical products or cleaning compounds when cleaning these parts will scratch or damage their surface. Wax also should not be applied to any matte colored finished parts. 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 ECA10940 NOTICE ● ● Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts (such as cowlings, panels, windshields, headlight lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and the mufflers. Use only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with water to clean plastic. However, if the plastic parts cannot be thoroughly cleaned with water, diluted mild detergent with water may be used. Be sure to rinse off any detergent residue using plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts. 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 9-1 NOTICE ● 9 Do not use high-pressure washers, since excessive high pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings, the front fork, brakes,

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
9-1
9
EAU37833
Matte color caution
NOTICE
ECA15192
Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use be-
fore cleaning the vehicle. Using a
brush, harsh chemical products or
cleaning compounds when cleaning
these parts will scratch or damage
their surface. Wax also should not
be applied to any matte colored fin-
ished parts.
EAU26123
Cleaning
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your
motorcycle not only enhances its ap-
pearance, but also improves its perfor-
mance and extends its life.
NOTICE
ECA10732
Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with wa-
ter to clean plastic. However, if
the plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinse
off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts. If the windshield
is scratched, use a quality plas-
tic 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 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
NOTICE
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,