Janus 250 Series - Motorcycle Storage; Preparing for Storage; Post-Storage Procedures

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STORAGE
PREPARATION
1. Clean the entire motorcycle thoroughly.
2. Change the engine oil and clean theengine oil filter.
3. Remove the spark plug and put several drops of engine oil into the
cylinder.
4. Cover the spark plug hole with a rag and run the electric starter for
several secondstopcoat the cylinder walls with oil.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
6. Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
7. Park the motorcycle on a level surface with the tires on boards to
keep dampness away from the rubber.
8. Lubricate, and if necessary, adjust the drive chain.
9. Cover the motorcycle with a high quality, breathablemotorcycle
cover to help protect it from dust and debris.
AFTER STORAGE
• If the motorcycle has been stored for more than 4 months, change
the engine oil.
• Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
• Perform a full inspection of the motorcycle per the DailySafety
Check as noted in the Safe Operation section of this handbook.
WARNING: Always ride the motorcycle with great caution after
storage. If a motorcycle is not ridden for prolonged periods,
components or functions may degrade or require additional
lubrication. Your first ride after storage should avoid situations
that require extreme braking or cornering and ride with caution
to determine if all components and functions are operating
properly.