Generic TR 125 - Cleaning; Motorcycle Cleaning Procedures

CLEANING
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Sea salt or salt sprayed on the roads during winter are extremely corrosive.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed roads:
Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent after the engine has cooled down. Apply a corrosion
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After cleaning
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tection spray onall metal including chrome- and nickel-plated surfaces. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner to
remove any remaining dirt. Wax all painted surfaces.
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