2012 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture S Owners Manual - Page 108

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE transmission seals, audio system, speakers, saddlebags, travel trunk and electrical parts. Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high-pressure washer applications, such as those available at coin-operated car washers. 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 or another high-quality windshield cleaner. Some cleaning compounds for plastics may leave scratches on the windshield. Before using such cleaners, test an area of the windshield which does not affect your visibility and which cannot be easily recognized. After cleaning the motorcycle Apply Yamaha Silicone Wax or another high-quality automotive-type wax on all painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Avoid combination cleaner-waxes, since many contain abrasives that may mar the paint or protective finish. When finished, start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. TIP Washing, rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog. Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens. ● 9 1. Rinse any dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose, using only enough pressure to do the job. 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. 9-2