Motorcycle Care And Storage; Care - Yamaha TTR 125 2023 Manual

Motorcycle care and storage

Care

Frequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.
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 The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
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icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
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NOTICE
Improper cleaning can cause cos-
metic and mechanical damage. Do
not use:
 high-pressure
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepage and deterioration of
wheel bearings, brakes, trans-
mission seals and electrical de-
vices. Avoid
detergent applications such as
those available in coin-operated
car washers.
 harsh
chemicals,
strong acidic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or magne-
sium wheels.
 harsh
chemicals,
cleaning compounds, or wax on
matte-finished parts. Brushes
can scratch and damage the
matte-finish, use soft sponge or
towel only.
 towels, sponges, or brushes
contaminated
cleaning products or strong
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Before washing
washers or
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun-
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec-
high-pressure
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas-
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in-
including
5. Remove road grime and oil stains
abrasive
with abrasive
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chemicals such as, solvents,
gasoline, rust removers, brake
fluid, or antifreeze, etc.
light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
tic bag and a strong rubber band.
sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
degreasing agent on areas re-
quiring lubrication such
seals, gaskets, and wheel axles.
Follow product instructions.
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