19 STORAGE
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19.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Info
If you plan to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, perform the following steps or have them per-
formed.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs, or replacements
are necessary, you should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can
avoid long workshop waiting times at the start of the new season.
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– When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle
out of service, add fuel additive.
Fuel additive ( p. 120)
– Refuel. ( p. 37)
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 101)
– Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil
screens. ( p. 97)
– Check the antifreeze and coolant level. ( p. 89)
– Check tire pressure. ( p. 76)
– Remove the 12-V battery. ( p. 78)
– Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 79)
Guideline
Storage temperature of the
12-V battery without direct
sunlight
0 … 35 °C (32 … 95 °F)
– Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large
fluctuations in temperature.
Info
KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 46)
– Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. ( p. 47)
– Cover the motorcycle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to
air.
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