Yamaha GT 125 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Scooter care an d stora g e
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shiel d . Test the pro d uct on a
small hi dd en part of the win d -
shiel d to make sure that it d oes
not leave any marks. If the win d -
shiel d is scratche d , use a quality
plastic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washin g .
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 bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn 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 or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE:
Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle 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 re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA17830
Contaminants on the b rakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the
b rakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the b rake
d iscs an d b rake linin g s with a
re g ular b rake d isc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.

Before operatin g the vehicle
test its b rakin g performance
an d cornerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECAU0022

Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in g ly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
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Never apply oil or wax to any
ru
bb er parts, plastic parts or
hea d li g ht, tailli g ht an d meter
lenses, b ut treat them with a
suita b le care pro d uct.
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Avoi d usin g a b rasive polishin g
compoun d s as they will wear
away the paint.
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