Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Cleaning and Storage
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• If exposure to salt is unavoidable,
clean the leather product
immediately after each exposure
using a damp cloth then leave the
leather product to dry naturally at
room temperature.
• Gently clean any minor marks with
a damp cloth then leave the leather
product to dry naturally at room
temperature.
• Place the leather product in a fabric
bag or cardboard box to protect
it when in storage. Do not use a
plastic bag.
Preparation for Storage
To prepare the motorcycle for storage,
do the following:
• 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
page 126).
• Check and if necessary correct the
tyre pressures (see page 185).