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Storage Method
If the motorcycle is not used in winter or for quite a long time, the
motorcycle should be specially maintained with appropriate materials, tools
and skill.
Motorcycle
If you will not ride your motorcycle for a long time, clean the whole
motorcycle, support it on the side stand and place it on a solid and flat ground
to avoid weltering before storage. Then turn the motorcycle handlebar to the
left and lock the control system, finally pull out the ignition key for the safe
purpose. In addition, choose a place suitable to keeping the motorcycle for a
long period. When you want to use the motorcycle again, you should check it
thoroughly to make sure the performance of all parts is well.
Fuel
The fuel in the oil tank should be drained out before storage. The
gasoline used for the motorcycle is flammable, and may even cause explosion
in certain conditions. Therefore, never allow the motorcycle close to fire
source, and do not park it in the place where flammable materials (such as
grain, coal and cotton) are kept. Once the fuel in the motorcycle contact the
open fire, it may lead to fire disaster.
Battery
If the motorcycle is not ridden for a long time, remove the battery from
the motorcycle, charge the battery up sufficiently, and then put it in a place
away from children.
In summer, the battery should be charged once a month, but once two
months in winter. If the battery attached to the motorcycle is not used
temporarily, it requires to be charged once a month.
Tires
Pump the tires up to the normal pressure value. The outer appearance of
tires should be kept clean, and not be exposed to sunlight for long time and
protected from moisture. Keep the tires away from acid, alkali and oil so as to
avoid corrosion.
Procedures of Returning Service
1. Clean the whole motorcycle.
2. Remove the spark plug, push down the foot starting rod and let the engine
rotate for a while, then install the spark plug.
3. Reinstall the battery.
Note:
Make sure that the battery should be first connected to the positive end,
then to the negative end.
4. Adjust the air pressure of tires according to the relevant instruction of this