Yamaha DT125R Owner's Manual page 81

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle
chamois or an absorbing cloth.
1
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
2
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
3
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even
4
induced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be
5
removed through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
6
tection spray
chrome- and nickel-plated) metal
7
surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal
8
cleaner to remove any remaining
dirt.
9
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry complete-
ly before storing it or covering it.
w
with a
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes and tires. If nec-
essary, clean the brake discs and
linings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the
tires with warm water and mild
soap. Then, carefully test the
the thermally
motorcycle for its braking perfor-
mance and cornering behavior.
cC
8 8 Apply spray oil and wax spar-
on all (even
ingly and wipe off any excess.
8 8 Never apply oil or wax on rub-
ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care prod-
uct.
8 8 Avoid using abrasive polish-
ing compounds as they wear
away the paint.
EWA00001
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice
on what products to use.
ECA00013
7-3