Storage - Yamaha TT-R125Y Owner's Manual

Storage

Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE
Storing the motorcycle 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 chemicals
are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
"Care" section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an "OFF"
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
EAU26151 position: Turn the fuel cock lever
to "OFF".
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
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stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and
spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several ti-
mes with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent damage
or injury from sparking, make
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sure to ground the spark plug
electrodes while turning the
engine over.
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e. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug, and then install
the spark plug and the spark plug
cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent the
tires from becoming degraded in
one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an
excessively cold or warm place
[less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than
30 °C (90 °F)]. For more information
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