Ducati HYPERMOTARD 1100, Owner'S Manual

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Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug seats, then crank the engine by hand a few times
so a protective film of oil will spread on cylinder inner walls;
place the motorcycle on a service stand;
remove the battery and keep it well charged and efficient.
Battery should be checked and charged (or replaced, as
required) whenever the motorcycle has been left unridden
for over a month.
Cover the motorcycle with the special cover available from
Ducati Performance that will protect paint finish and let
moisture out.
Important notes
Some countries, such as France, Germany, Great Britain,
Switzerland, etc. have compulsory emission and noise
standards that include mandatory inspections at regular
intervals.
It is the Owner’s responsibility to have any parts not in
compliance with the standards in force in his/her country
replaced with spare parts complying with local law.
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