In case of motorcycle storage for long period of time, the following instructions should be take:
― Clean the motorcycle thoroughly (see MOTORCYCLE CLEANING);
― Remove the spark plug and fill the cylinder with approximately 5 cc of engine oil through the opening. Assembly the spark plug, without
the spark plug cap connected, and actuate the start motor in order to distribute the oil into the cylinder walls;
― Remove the fuel into an appropriate container;
― Correct the tire pressure;
― Lubricate pivot points of control levers, foot rests and others, as well as the chain;
― Remove the battery (see REMOVING THE BATTERY);
― Storage on a dry place where the motorcycle is not subject to excessive temperature fluctuations;
― Cover the motorcycle with a blanket. Do not use air impermeable materials, otherwise humidity might be retained and cause corrosion.
Do not let engine run in short time period (less than 5 minutes). Without warming enough the engine, water vapor will condense
while cooling down, causing valve and exhaust corrosion.
RE-INITIATION AFTER STORAGE
― Assembly the charged battery (check polarity);
― Fill up the fuel tank with fresh fuel;
― Check the motorcycle before each start (see INSPECTIONS BEFORE RIDING).
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