Cleaning and Storage
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• If exposure to salt is unavoidable,
clean your leather product immedi-
ately after each exposure using a
damp cloth then leave the product
to dry naturally at room tempera-
ture.
• Gently clean any minor marks with
a damp cloth then leave the prod-
uct to dry naturally at room tem-
perature.
• Place your leather product in a fab-
ric bag or cardboard box to protect
it when in storage. Do not use a
plastic bag.
Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry the entire vehicle
thoroughly.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade
of unleaded fuel and add a fuel
stabiliser (if available), following the fuel
stabiliser manufacturer's instructions.
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 plug from each
cylinder and put several drops (5 cc) of
engine oil into each cylinder. Cover the
spark plug holes with a piece of cloth or
rag. With the engine stop switch in the
RUN position, push the starter button
for a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil. Install the spark plugs,
tightening to
12 Nm.
Change the engine oil and filter (see
Check and if necessary correct the tyre
196).
Set the motorcycle on a 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 rust inhibiting oil (there are a host
of products on the market and your
dealer will be able to offer you local
advice) on all unpainted metal surfaces
to prevent rusting. Prevent oil from
getting on rubber parts, brake discs or
in the brake calipers.
