Storage - Yamaha TTR 125 2023 Manual

Motorcycle care and storage
 Do not use abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays and wax sparingly.
Wipe off excess afterwards.
WARNING
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
 Make sure there is no lubricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
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discs and pads with brake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before riding at higher speeds,
test the vehicle's braking per-
formance and cornering behav-
ior.

Storage

Always store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
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cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.
NOTICE
 Storing the vehicle in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long term storage
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
1. Make all necessary repairs and
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2. Follow all instructions in the Care
3. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
4. Run the engine for 5 minutes to
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5. For vehicles with a fuel cock: Turn
6. For vehicles with a carburetor: To
7. Use a quality engine fogging oil
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perform any outstanding mainte-
nance.
Section of this chapter.
stabilizer according to product in-
structions.
distribute treated fuel through the
fuel system.
the fuel cock lever to the off posi-
tion.
prevent fuel deposits from build-
ing up, drain the fuel in the carbu-
retor float chamber into a clean
container. Retighten the drain bolt
and pour the fuel back into the fuel
tank.
according to product instructions.
If engine fogging oil is not avail-
able, perform the following steps
for each cylinder:
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.