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●Remove the battery. Store in an area
protected from freezing temperatures
and direct sunlight.
Slow charge the battery once a month.
●
Wash and dry the motorcycle. Wax all
painted surfaces.
●Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures. Place the motorcycle on
blocks to raise both tires off the ground.
●Cover the motorcycle (don’t use plastic
or other coated materials) and store in
an unheated area, free of dampness with
a minimum of daily temperature
variation. Do not store the motorcycle
in direct sunlight.
<REMOVAL FROM STORAGE>
●Uncover and clean the motorcycle.
●Charge the battery as required. Install
the battery.
●Perform all Self Inspections Before
Operation checks (page 26).
Test ride the motorcycle at low speeds
in a safe riding area away from traffic.
●Petrol is extremely flammable and
isexplosive under certain conditions.
Perform this operation in a well-
ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where
petrol is drained or stored and where
the fuel tank is refueled.