Cleaning and Storage
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Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry the entire vehicle
thoroughly.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade
of unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabilizer
(if available), following the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's instructions.
Warning
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
can be explosive under certain
conditions. Turn the ignition switch off.
Do not smoke. Make sure the area is
well ventilated and free from any
source of flame or sparks; this includes
any appliance with a pilot light.
Remove the spark plug from each
cylinder and put several drops 0.17 fl oz
(5 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder.
Cover the spark plug holes with a piece
of cloth or rag. With the engine stop
switch in the RUN position, push the
starter button for a few seconds to coat
the cylinder walls with oil. Install the
spark plugs, tightening to
9 lbf ft (12 Nm)
.
Change the engine oil and filter (see
Check and if necessary correct the tire
pressures.
Set the motorcycle on a stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground.
(If this cannot be done, put boards
under the front and rear wheels to keep
dampness away from the tires.)
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host
of products on the market and your
dealer will be able to offer you local
advice) on all unpainted metal surfaces
to prevent rusting. Prevent oil from
getting on rubber parts, brake discs or
in the brake calipers.
Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50% mixture of coolant (noting
that HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, as
supplied by Triumph, is premixed and
requires no dilution) and distilled water
).
Remove the battery, and store it where
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
moisture, or freezing temperatures.
During storage it should be given a slow
charge (one ampere or less)
approximately once every two weeks
).
Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area,
away from sunlight, and with a minimum
daily temperature variation.
Put a suitable porous cover over the
motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from
collecting on it. Avoid using plastic or
similar non-breathable, coated materials
that restrict air flow and allow heat and
moisture to accumulate.
