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Extended storage, such as for winter, requires that you
take certain steps to reduce the effects of deterioration
from nonuse of your CRF. In addition, necessary repairs
should be made BEFORE storing your CRF otherwise,
these repair may be forgotten by the time your CRF is
removed from storage.
TO PREPARE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR STORAGE
1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If your CRF
has been exposed to sea air or salt water, wash it
down with fresh water and wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 21).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 23).
4. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an approved
gasoline container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and remove the carburetor
drain bolt. Drain gasoline into an approved con-
tainer. Reinstall the drain bolt.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions. Perform this operation in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where gasoline is drained or stored and where the
fuel tank is refueled.
5. Remove the bolt and right engine guard.
Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt at
the water pump to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely drained, en-
sure that the drain bolt sealing washer is in good
condition and reinstall the drain bolt and radiator
cap.
Install the right engine guard and bolt.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
1. Uncover and clean your CRF.
Change the engine oil and transmission oil if more
than 4 months have passed since the start of stor-
age.
2. Uncover the end of the silencer and remove the rag
from the silencer outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with recommended fuel (page 2).
4. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture (page
24) slowly into the radiator filler hole up to the filler
neck.
Capacity:
1.18 US qt (1.12 liter, 0.99 Imp qt.) at disassembly
1.09 US qt (1.03 liter, 0.91 Imp qt.) at draining
Lean your CRF slightly right and left several times
to bleed trapped air in the cooling system.
If the coolant level lowers, add coolant and repeat
the above procedure.
Install the radiator cap securely.
5. Perform all maintenance checks (page 11).
14. STORAGE
WARNING
(1) BOLT
(2) RIGHT ENGINE GUARD
(3) COOLANT DRAIN BOLT
(4) WATER PUMP
6. Lubricate the drive chain.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoon (15 –
20 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
With the spark plug grounded or the Engine Stop
Botton pressed in, crank the engine several times
to distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
8. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures.
9. Place your CRF on the optional Honda workstand or
equivalent to raise both tires off the ground.
10. Stuff a rag into the silencer outlet. Then tie a plastic
bag over the end of the silencer to prevent moisture
from entering.
11. Cover your CRF and store in a place which is free of
humidity and dust.
