Yamaha TW125 Owner's Manual page 73

8 Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent
and water to clean plastic.
8 Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abra-
sive cleaning products, solvent
or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust
removers or inhibitors, brake
fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8 Do
not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the
following areas:
wheel bearings,
bearings, forks and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
8 For
motorcycles
with a windshield: Do not use
strong cleaners
sponges as they will cause
dulling or scratching. Some
cleaning compounds for plas-
tic may leave scratches on the
windshield. Test the product
on a small hidden part of the
windshield to make sure they
do not leave any marks. If the
windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic polishing com-
pound after washing.
7-2
After riding in the rain, near the
sea or on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on
the roads
seals (of extremely corrosive in combina-
swingarm tion with water, carry out the fol-
lowing steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads
well into spring.)
equipped 1. Clean your motorcycle with
cold water and soap after the
or hard engine has cooled down.
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Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of
the salt.
2. Be sure to apply a corrosion
protection spray on all (even
chrome-
metal surfaces to prevent cor-
rosion.
in the winter are
ECA00012
and nickel-plated)
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