preserve the battery and prevent the build up of deposits
in the carburetor the following steps are recommended to
prepare your motorcycle for storage:
1.
Change the oil and filter.
2.
Fill the fuel tank(s) and add a gasoline
stabilizer.
3.
Run the motorcycle for 1-2 minutes to
circulate the fresh oil and give the stabilizer a
chance to reach the carburetor.
4.
Check condition of the drive belt.
5.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
6.
Wash painted surfaces.
7.
Remove battery.
If the motorcycle is to be covered, use a material such as
light canvas that will breathe. Plastic materials trap
condensation against the surfaces of your motorcycle.
Fuel is flammable. Do not store a motorcycle with gasoline
in the tank inside your home or garage if there are open
flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors present.
REMOVING YOUR MOTORCYCLE FROM
STORAGE: When removing your
motorcycle from
storage, here is a checklist of things you will need to do
prior to riding.
1.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs. Replace if
necessary.
2.
Check and clean or replace the air filter.
3.
Start the engine and run until it reaches normal
operating temperature. Then turn off the engine.
4.
Check the oil level.
5.
Check the transmission lubricant level.
6.
Check controls for proper operation.
7.
Check steering smoothness through full turning
radius.
8.
Check tire pressure.
9.
Check all electrical equipment including turn
signals, headlight (low and high beam) brake light
and horn.
10.
Check for any fuel, oil or brake fluid leaks.
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SERVICE & STORAGE 3.11
]
preserve the battery and prevent the build up of deposits
in the carburetor the following steps are recommended to
prepare your motorcycle for storage:
1.
Change the oil and filter.
2.
Fill the fuel tank(s) and add a gasoline
stabilizer.
3.
Run the motorcycle for 1-2 minutes to
circulate the fresh oil and give the stabilizer a
chance to reach the carburetor.
4.
Check condition of the drive belt.
5.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
6.
Wash painted surfaces.
7.
Remove battery.
If the motorcycle is to be covered, use a material such as
light canvas that will breathe. Plastic materials trap
condensation against the surfaces of your motorcycle.
Fuel is flammable. Do not store a motorcycle with gasoline
in the tank inside your home or garage if there are open
flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors present.
REMOVING YOUR MOTORCYCLE FROM
STORAGE: When removing your
motorcycle from
storage, here is a checklist of things you will need to do
prior to riding.
1.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs. Replace if
necessary.
2.
Check and clean or replace the air filter.
3.
Start the engine and run until it reaches normal
operating temperature. Then turn off the engine.
4.
Check the oil level.
5.
Check the transmission lubricant level.
6.
Check controls for proper operation.
7.
Check steering smoothness through full turning
radius.
8.
Check tire pressure.
9.
Check all electrical equipment including turn
signals, headlight (low and high beam) brake light
and horn.
10.
Check for any fuel, oil or brake fluid leaks.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.11
]
