lights YAMAHA MT-25 2016 User Guide

Motorcycle care and storage
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7off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
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 products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake fluid,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For motorcycles equipped with
a 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 wind-shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quality
plastic polishing compound af-
ter washing.
After normal useRemove 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, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince 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.
TIPSalt 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.
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.
Cleaning the windshieldAvoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield
with a cloth or sponge dampened with
a mild detergent, and then wash it off
thoroughly with water. For additional
cleaning, use Yamaha Windshield
Cleaner or another high-quality wind-
shield cleaner. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastics may leave
scratches on the windshield. Before
using such cleaners, test an area of the
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Index
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever............................................ 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-15
Clutch lever........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer switch...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ...................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose..................................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-20
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-32
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-19MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication,
periodic ................................................ 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-11SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-16
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shift timing indicator light ....................... 3-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-18
Sidestand.............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-18
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-33
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-26TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-31
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
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