KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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STORAGE
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Storage
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If you want to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, take the following actions.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs or replacements are necessary, you should
do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long workshop waiting times at the start of the
new season.
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Make sure the fuel tanks are as empty as possible so that you can fill up with fresh fuel when you put the motorcycle back into opera-
tion.
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Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 186)
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Change the engine oil and filter, clean the oil screens. x ( p. 164)
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Check the antifreeze. x
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Check the tire air pressure. ( p. 118)
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Remove the battery. x ( p. 121)
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Recharge the battery. x ( p. 124)
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without direct sunshine 0… 35 °C (32… 95 °F)
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The storage place should be dry and not subject to large temperature differences.
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Jack up the vehicle on the center stand. ( p. 75)
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Cover the motorcycle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping, thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot warm up properly, the water vapor produced during
combustion condenses and causes valves and exhaust system to rust.