Yamaha MT125 Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE7-27off any detergent residue usingplenty of water, as it is harmfulto plastic parts. Do not use any harsh chemicalproducts on plastic parts. Besure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been incontact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent orthinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-movers or inhibitors, brake fluid,antifreeze or electrolyte. Do not use high-pressure wash-ers or steam-jet cleaners sincethey cause water seepage anddeterioration in the following ar-eas: seals (of wheel and swing-arm bearings, fork and brakes),electric components (couplers,connectors, instruments,switches and lights), breatherhoses and vents. For motorcycles equipped witha windshield: Do not use strongcleaners or hard sponges asthey will cause dulling orscratching. Some cleaningcompounds for plastic mayleave scratches on the wind-shield. Test the product on asmall hidden part of the wind-shield to make sure that it doesnot leave any marks. If the wind-shield is scratched, use a qualityplastic polishing compound af-ter 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 bottlebrushfor hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirtand insects will come off more easily ifthe area is covered with a wet cloth fora few minutes before cleaning. Use thespecial sponge, which is located underthe tool kit, to clean the muffler and toremove any discoloration from it.After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roadsduring winter are extremely corrosivein combination with water, carry outthe following steps after each ride inthe rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed roads.TIPSalt 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.NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-ter since it increases the corro-sive action of the salt. [ECA10792]2. After drying the motorcycle, applya corrosion protection spray on allmetal, including chrome- andnickel-plated, surfaces to preventcorrosion.After cleaning1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamoisor an absorbing cloth.2. Immediately dry the drive chainand lubricate it to prevent it fromrusting.3. 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.)