Storing Your Motorcycle
If you won’t be riding for an extended period,
such as during the winter, thoroughly inspect
your motorcycle and correct any problem before
storing it. That way, needed repairs won’t be
forgotten and it will be easier to get your
4. Lubricate the drive chain.
5. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store
in an area protected from freezing
temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow
charge the battery (page 99) once a month.
1.Uncover and clean your motorcycle.
Change the engine and transmission oil if more
motorcycle running again.
6. Inflate the tires to their
recommended pressures.
than 4 months have passed since the start of
storage.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
7. Place your motorcycle on the optional
2.Uncover the end of the muffler and remove the
during storage, also follow the following
work- stand or equivalent to raise both tires
rag from the muffler outlet.
3.Fill the fuel tank with recommended fuel .
8. Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie
a plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
9. Store your motorcycle in an unheated area,
4.Charge the battery as required. Install the
battery.
5.Perform all maintenance checks .
1. Completely clean all parts of your
free of dampness, away from sunlight, with
motorcycle. If it has been exposed to sea air
a minimum of daily temperature variation.
or salt water, wash it down with fresh water
10.Cover your motorcycle with a porous
material. Avoid using plastic or similar
2. Change the engine oil and filter .
non- breathing, coated materials that
3. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an
approved gasoline container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and loosen the
carburetor drain screw. Drain gasoline into an
approved container. Retighten the carburetor
drain screw after drain the gasoline.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
restrict air flow and allow heat and
moisture to accumulate.
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