Yamaha AL125FC 2012 Owner's Manual page 74

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
● For vehicles 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 quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
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NOTICE
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Use care when cleaning the radiator.
High-pressure washers may dam-
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age the radiator fins. Do not spray
the radiator fins at an angle, and al-
ways keep the nozzle at least 50 cm
(20 in) away from the spins when
spraying.
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After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
dulling or and then rinse thoroughly with clean
cleaning 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 or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
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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.
2. Apply
spray on all metal, including
chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces to prevent corrosion.
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a corrosion protection
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After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a cham-
ois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
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.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal
cleaner to remove any remaining
dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
all metal,