Scooter Care And Storage; Care - Yamaha YJ125T Owner's Manual

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

Care

While the open design of a scooter re-
veals the attractiveness of the technol-
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ogy, it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if
high-quality components are used. A
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rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed on
a car, however, it detracts from the over-
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all appearance of a scooter. Frequent and
proper care does not only comply with
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the terms of the warranty, but it will also
keep your scooter looking good, extend
its life and optimize its performance.
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Before cleaning
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1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plas-
tic bag after the engine has cooled
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down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical couplers
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and connectors, including the spark
plug cap, are tightly installed.
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3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
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Cleaning
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8 8 8 8 8 Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are used
on hard-to-remove dirt, do not
leave the cleaner on the affected
area any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry
it, and then apply a corrosion
protection spray.
8 8 8 8 8 Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge with
mild detergent and water to clean
plastic.
8 8 8 8 8 Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be sure
to avoid using cloths or sponges
which have been in contact with
strong or abrasive cleaning prod-
ucts, solvent or thinner, fuel
(gasoline), rust removers or in-
hibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or
electrolyte.
8 8 8 8 8 Do not use high-pressure wash-
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8 8 8 8 8 For scooters equipped with a
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and
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ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and
swingarm bearings, fork and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as they
will cause dulling or scratching.
Some cleaning compounds for
plastic may leave scratches on
the windshield. Test the product
on a small hidden part of the
windshield to make sure that it
does not leave any marks. If the
windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic polishing com-
pound after washing.