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Storage
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Preparation for Storage:
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Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
•
Empty the fuel from the fuel tank into
a secure container.
WARNING:
Petrol
is
extremely flammable and can
be
explosive
under
certain
conditions. Turn the ignition switch
OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the
area is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks; this
includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
•
Remove the spark plugs and put
several drops (5 ml) of engine oil into
each cylinder. Push the starter button
for a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil, and install the spark
plugs.
•
Reduce tyre pressure by about 20%.
•
Set the motorcycle on a box or stand
so that both wheels are raised off the
ground. (If this cannot be done, put
boards under the front and rear
wheels to keep dampness away from
the tyre rubber).
•
Spray oil on all unpainted metal
surfaces to prevent rusting. Prevent
oil from getting on rubber parts, brake
discs or in the brake calipers.
•
Lubricate the drive chain and all the
control cables.
•
Remove the battery, and store it
where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight,
moisture,
or
freezing
temperatures.
During storage it
should be given a slow charge (one
ampere or less) about once a month.
Keep the battery well charged during
cold weather so that the electrolyte
does not freeze and crack the battery.
The more discharged the battery
becomes, the more easily it freezes.
•
Tie plastic bags over the exhaust pipe
to prevent moisture from entering.
•
Put a cover over the motorcycle to
keep dust and dirt from collecting on
it.
Preparation after Storage:
•
Charge the battery if necessary, and
install it in the motorcycle.
•
Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
•
Change the engine oil and filter.
•
Check all the points listed in the daily
safety checks section.
•
Before starting the engine, remove
spark plugs.
•
Put side stand down.
•
Crank the engine on the starter motor
several times until the oil pressure
light goes out.
•
Replace spark plugs and start
engine.
•
Check brakes and operation.
