Yamaha XC125RR Owner's Manual page 72

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
1 products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
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contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
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thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
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they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
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eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
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connectors,
switches and lights), breather
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hoses and vents.
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For scooters equipped with a
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windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing
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.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
instruments,
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride in
the rain,
dulling or
salt-sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
compound after
near the sea or on
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remain well into spring.
1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down. NOTICE:
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action
of the salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
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 thor-
oughly with water. For additional clean-
ing, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner
or another high-quality windshield
cleaner. Some cleaning compounds for
plastics may leave scratches on the
windshield. Before using such clean-
ers, test an area of the windshield
which does not affect your visibility and
which cannot be easily recognized.