The cold

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Hi


Is this retarded snow weather something to worry about with my yamaha ybr125?

I know its a pretty sturdy machine, but I worry about leaving it outside, I throw a towel over it as minimul protection, but I came out this morning and it was completely covered in snow lol

Is there anything to worry about? I wouldn't want the battery to die or something over the weekend...

[doggone]

It would be better inside but the cold shouldn't be an issue if riding it at least once a week.
The towel over it might make the seat less unpleasant but could actually trap damp against it and encourage corrosion

[Taught2BCauti...]

You could get a full bike cover - not too expensive, and better protection that a towel!

Batteries don't do too well in freezing conditions, if yours is a bit flakey the cold weather could catch you out.

Other things to worry about - Anti-Freeze on water-cooled bikes, frozen locks, iced-up carburettor linkages, ice and condensation on HT leads...

[pinkyfloyd]

I recomend bringing it into the house, wrapping it in a blankie and feeding it a cup of hot chocolate.



Its a bike ffs, it wont die if you leave it in the cold.

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To Loosely quote Donny Brago (I think)

I think you are confusing snow with napalm.
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[Kwakki Si]

Im also wondering about how best to keep a bike outside.. Ive just found this on the web. this would be cool if you have a back garden! https://www.feelgooduk.net/39-motorbike-motorcycle-cover-bike-home-shelter-garage.html
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[Cheerfulgrin]

i have the ybr service manual in pdf format, i'll sort it out for you later on. the haynes one would probably be better but if you have the fuel injection model i dont think they make that one yet.

my YBR is out in all weather and it has never failed to start even after being sat for a week or so, i really love that bike!

just keep it clean and polished if possible, road muck / grime and stuff will make it rust more than it just getting wet or cold.

please do read up about maintenance and look after your bike, most of it can be done yoruself (for a 125) with a few tools and a willingness to google and learn.
it will mean more confidence on your bike, less likely to have an accident on a well maintained bike and it will be worth more when its time to trade up.

good luck
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[Recluso]

My YBR spent 3 months sat in a garage when I was unable to ride it. Before I collected it, the dealer did it's (overdue) service as he anticipated that the battery may well need charging.

Started first time without missing a beat. In fact, all it needed was an oil change.

On the cover front, I personally like covers. I have one on mine and mine gets covered up every night. There's nothing worse than leaving it out in the rain for a few days and getting on to feel the wet being squeezed out of your seat leaving you with a nice, damp bum.

On the corrosion front, I personally wipe mine down every couple of days but that's mostly because our little front patio thing where it's parked is quite close to the road side and it's getting a bit of grit from the sprayers at the moment.

On the Haynes vs. Manual front, what year is your YBR? If it's a recent model (2010 onward) then the manual is out of date for some details such as the type of headlight bulb and how to remove it. I spent a very embarassing hour or so trying to unscrew my headlight bulb as per the manual's instructions only to find out that you just pulled it out. Check out eBay for a cheaper Haynes. You can get a new manual for about £20 or a PDF version (which I have as well if you want a copy).
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https://www.4shared.com/office/-NDcgu8W/yamaha_ybr125_service_manual.html

https://www.4shared.com/office/ma9hVVnR/yamaha_ybr125ssdd_parts_catalo.html

https://www.4shared.com/office/ao7ur_GJ/YBR-125-Service-Manual-Pt1.html


here are the documents that i managed to find on the YBR, these are for the earlier model, 2005 to 2009, mostly the same but yours may well be the injection model so bear that in mind.

youtube is an excellent place to get general maintenance and cleaning information.

i have done oil changes and chain / sprocket changes and replaced bulbs and stuff all from watching videos, theres some really helpful stuff online.

i didnt buy a haynes manual for the YBR as i knew they didnt make the fuel injection version, but i already had a haynes for 'chinese 125cc motorcycles' which gives a good idea of what is what for a few different types of bike rather than a specific model, i find it pretty useful.

i found that learning about and looking after my bike was all part and parcel of becoming a rider, afterall you have to do safety checks before every ride, so you need to be willing to know a bit of safety / mechanics i reckon.
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[Alpha-9]

Awesome. Thanks guys.

Had to re-dig this up to check the replies.


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