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CLEANING AND STORAGE
Storage
To prevent storage damage due to long-term storage (60 days or more) the follow-
ing guidelines should be followed.
1. Clean the motorcycle completely.
2. Top off the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add fuel stabilizer to the fuel. The ma-
chine should be run for 15 minutes or so to distribute the fuel stabilizer through-
out the fuel system.
3. Change the engine oil as outlined on page 37.
4. Block the frame to take some of the weight off of both the front and rear wheels.
(See illustration)
Blocks
Set floor jack under the center of the engine. Raise Vehicle off the floor and
set 2 blocks underneath the bike as shown. Set bike down on blocks.
5. Secure a plastic bag over the exhaust outlets to prevent moisture from entering
the exhaust system.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the system is cool prior to
securing the plastic.
6. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a cool, dry area. The battery
should be recharged monthly using a charger that uses tapering current, not
a constant current type charger. This will prevent overcharging, which is the
most common cause of battery damage.
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