Triumph Tiger Sport, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CLEANING AND STORAGE
155
Storage
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
stabilizer (if available), following the
fuel
stabilizer manufacturer's
instructions.
Warning
Gasoline 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
(0.17
fl oz / 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 9
lbf ft (12
Nm).
▼
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page
103 ).
▼
Check and if necessary correct the
tire pressures (see the relevant
Specification section).
▼ 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 tires).
▼
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are
numerous 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.
▼ Lubricate and if necessary adjust the
drive chain (see page
111).
▼ Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50% mixture of coolant
(noting that D2053 OAT coolant, as
supplied by Triumph, is premixed and
requires no dilution) and distilled
water solution (see page
105).
▼ 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 every
two weeks (see page
136).
▼ Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry
area, away from sunlight, and with a
minimum daily temperature variation.
▼ Put a suitable porous cover over the
motorcycle to keep dust and dirt
from collecting on it. Avoid using
plastic or similar non-breathable,
coated materials that restrict air flow
and allow heat and moisture to
accumulate.