Yamaha DT125X Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 64)

ve any marks. If the windshield

is scratched, use a quality

plastic polishing compound

after washing.

After normal use

Remove dirt with warm water, a mild

detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,

and then rinse thoroughly with clean

water. Use a toothbrush or bottle-

brush for hard-to-reach areas. Stub-

born 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, near the sea or

on salt-sprayed roads

Since sea salt or salt sprayed on

roads during winter are extremely

corrosive in combination with water,

carry out the following steps after

each ride in the rain, near the sea or

on salt-sprayed roads.

NOTE:

Salt sprayed on roads in the winter

may remain well into spring.

1. Clean the motorcycle with cold

water and a mild detergent, after

the engine has cooled down.

ECA10790

CAUTION

Do not use warm water since it

increases the corrosive action of

the salt.

2. Apply a corrosion protection

spray on all metal, including

chrome- and nickel-plated, surfa-

ces to prevent corrosion.

After cleaning

1. Dry the motorcycle with a cha-

mois or an absorbing cloth.

2. Immediately dry the drive chain

and lubricate it to prevent it from

rusting.

3. Use a chrome polish to shine

chrome, aluminum and stainless-

steel parts, including the exhaust

system. (Even the thermally indu-

ced discoloring of stainless-steel

exhaust systems can be removed

through polishing.)

4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-

mended to apply a corrosion pro-

tection spray on all metal, inclu-

ding chrome- and nickel-plated,

surfaces.

5. Use spray oil as a universal clea-

ner to remove any remaining dirt.

6. Touch up minor paint damage

caused by stones, etc.

7. Wax all painted surfaces.

8. Let the motorcycle dry comple-

tely before storing or covering it.

EWA10930

ss

WARNING

● Make sure that there is no oil or

wax on the brakes or tires. If

necessary, 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.

● Before operating the motorcy-

cle test its braking performan-

ce and cornering behavior.

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