Yamaha CYGNUS.X XC125 Owner's Manual page 66

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and
then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard-
to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects
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will come off more easily if the area is
covered with a wet cloth for a few min-
utes before cleaning.
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After riding in the rain, near the sea or
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on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
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roads during winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in the
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rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
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NOTE:
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Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
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1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down.
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Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois 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 removed
through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, includ-
ing chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner
to remove any remaining dirt.
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5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
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8 8 8 8 8 Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If nec-
essary, clean the brake discs and
brake linings with a regular brake
disc cleaner or acetone, and
wash the tires with warm water
and a mild detergent.
8 8 8 8 8 Before operating the scooter test
its braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
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8 8 8 8 8 Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
8 8 8 8 8 Never apply oil or wax to any rub-
ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care prod-
uct.
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