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MOTORCYCLE STORAGE OR IMMOBILIZATION
If you are planning to store your mini motorcycle for a minimum of one-month period, please follow these guidelines:
1.
Thoroughly clean the entire mini motorcycle.
2.
Lubricate the drive chain with
MOTUL
CHAIN OFF-ROAD grease and control cables as shown in the
tables of
preventive maintenance in this manual.
3.
In a ventilated place, start and run the engine for about five minutes.
4.
Switch off the engine and drain the old engine oil.
5.
Using 100% synthetic oil
MOTUL 5100
or 7100
4T 10W40 (recommended), refill the crankcase all the way
up to
the filler
cap hole.
See the table
page 46
to know the quantity of engine oil required according to your motorcycle type.
6.
Empty both the fuel and carburetor tanks. This will reduce the chances of the fuel becoming contaminated.
7.
Empty the carburetor into an approved petrol container (check with local authorities regarding used fuel disposal
obligations).
8.
Remove the spark plug. Spray fogging oil directly into the cylinder and kick the engine over a few times so that the
cylinder gets coated. Put the spark plug back.
9.
Place the mini motorcycle on an YCF aluminium stand or a centre stand or a solid box so that the
tires do not touch the floor. If you cannot get a stand easily to prop up your mini motorcycle, then
use the side stand and place some wooden boards under the tires.
10. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe to prevent moisture from entering.
11. Finally, cover the mini motorcycle to keep the dust and grime off it using a soft cotton bed sheet, not plastic.
Plastic prevents air from circulating beneath the cover and enables dirt to accumulate as well.
