Washing And Storage; Washing The Bike; Storing The Bike; Recommisssioning After Storage - SHERCO 125 SE RACING Manual Del Proprietário

WASHING AND STORAGE

WASHING THE BIKE

SHERCO advises you to wash your 125 SE as often
as possible in order to maintain it in good working
order and prolong its life.
1. Cover the end of the exhaust silencer and the air
filter (to cover the exhaust outlet use part number
8527, to cover the air intake use part number 4476).
2. To degrease the engine, apply a degreaser, clean
with a brush then rinse the engine with a water hose.
3. Wash the rest of the vehicle with hot soapy water.
4. Rinse with clear water.
5. Dry with a chamois or a clean, soft cloth.
6. Clean the chain and lubricate it with a special
chain lube.
7. When the cleaning is finished, remove the air
filter and exhaust protection, Start the engine and
let it run atidle for a few minutes.
Avoid using high pressure equipment which may
cause water to leak into the bearings and fork seals
and cause serious damage.
Use an average strength detergent rather than a
strong detergent.
CAUTION
In order to avoid any water ingress, keep a minimal washing
distance of 20cm.
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STORING THE BIKE

Before storing the vehicle Long-Term (more than 2
months), follow these instructions:
1. Wash the whole bike.
2. Empty the fuel tank.
3. Remove the spark plug and inject a protective
spray inside the engine through the hole in the
cylinder. Install the spark plug. Cycle the engine
a few revolutions to apply a protective film on the
cylinder walls.
4. Remove the battery ( p.133).
5. Charge the battery ( p.134).
6. Lubricate all cables with a spray lubricant.
7. Jack the motorcycle up so that the wheels are
off the ground.
8. Cover the exhaust outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering.
9. Spray a protective oil film on all unpainted metal
surfaces of the motor and also on the electrical
wiring.
10. Cover the motorcycle with a cover.

RECOMMISSSIONING AFTER STORAGE

Reinstall the battery ( p.134).
Fill the fuel tank.
Perform lubrication and maintenance ( p.139)
Perform a road test.