Yamaha SR125 Owner's Manual page 69

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 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 times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug, install the spark
plug and then the spark plug cap.
WARNING
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering.
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9. Remove the battery and fully
NOTE:
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Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
"Battery storage" in the chapter
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS".
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