Yamaha MT125 Owner's Manual page 86

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
 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 abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake fluid,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
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deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
 For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause
scratching. Some
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quality
plastic polishing compound af-
ter washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning. Use the
special sponge, which is located under
the tool kit, to clean the muffler and to
instruments,
remove any discoloration from it.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
dulling or
in combination with water, carry out
cleaning
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
2. After drying the motorcycle, apply
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
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water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
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a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
or an absorbing cloth.
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)