8
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-4
Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
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3.
Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent
damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug
electrodes while turning the
engine over.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
e.
Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a
little every month in order to
prevent the tires from becoming
degraded in one spot.
Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an
excessively cold or warm place
[less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30°C (90 °F)]. For more
information on storing the battery,
see page 7-30.
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7.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.