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Storage
STORAGE
Preparation for Storage
Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
Empty the fuel from the fuel tank into
a secure container.
Remove one of the spark plugs from
each cylinder 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 the tyre pressures 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 tyres).
Spray oil on all unpainted metal
surfaces to prevent rusting. Prevent
oil from getting on rubber parts, brake
discs or in the brake callipers.
Lubricate 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
pipes to prevent moisture from
entering.
Put a cover over the motorcycle to
keep dust and dirt from collecting on
it.
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.
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