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Removal from Storage
Tips
Storing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Pour a tablespoon (15
20 cc) of clean engine oil into each cylinder and
cover the spark plug holes with a piece of cloth.
With the engine stop switch in the RUN position, press the start button
several times to crank the engine and distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plugs and spark plug caps.
Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store it in an area protected from
freezing temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge the battery
(page
) once a month.
Wash and dry your motorcycle. Wax all painted surfaces. Apply rust-
inhibiting oil to the chrome pieces.
Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures (page
).
Store your motorcycle in an unheated area, free of dampness, away from
sunlight, with a minimum of daily temperature variation.
Cover your motorcycle with a porous material. Avoid using plastic or similar
non-breathing, coated materials that restrict air flow and allow heat and
moisture to accumulate.
Refer to
on page
.
Uncover and clean your motorcycle.
If your motorcycle has been stored for more than four months –– change the
engine oil (page
).
If your motorcycle has been stored for more than two months –– ask your
Honda dealer to drain and replace the fuel.
Charge the battery (page
) as required. Install the battery.
Perform a pre-ride inspection (page
), then test-ride your motorcycle at
low speeds.
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Summary of Contents for GOLDWING GL1800
Page 1: ...2009 Honda GL1800 GOLDWING OWNER S MANUAL ...
Page 13: ...7 Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety ...
Page 14: ...8 Motorcycle Safety Safety Labels ...
Page 15: ... For USA For Canada 9 Motorcycle Safety Safety Labels ...
Page 16: ...10 Motorcycle Safety ...
Page 76: ...70 Before Riding ...
Page 218: ...212 Tips ...
Page 228: ... Models equipped with ABS 222 Taking Care of the Unexpected If You Have a Flat Tire ...
Page 233: ... Models equipped with Premium Audio 227 If You Have a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected ...
Page 244: ...238 Taking Care of the Unexpected ...
Page 273: ...267 Consumer Information ...
Page 280: ...274 Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX QUICK REFERENCE 268 276 ...
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