CLEANING AND STORAGE
145
WARNING
When using the motorcycle on
loose, wet or muddy roads, braking
effectiveness will be reduced by dust,
mud or moisture collecting on the
brakes.
Always brake earlier in these
conditions to make sure that brake
surfaces are cleaned by the braking
action.
Riding the motorcycle with brakes
contaminated with dust, mud
or moisture may lead to loss of
motorcycle control which could result
in serious injury or death.
▼ Make sure that you wear
appropriate waterproof clothing
suitable for motorcycles.
▼ Never ride the motorcycle though
floods as water may enter the
engine. Water entering the engine
may cause engine damage.
Damage caused by water entering
the engine is not covered by the
motorcycle warranty, as it is not
due to a manufacturing defect.
▼ If the motorcycle is parked and
water level rises around the
motorcycle, do not try to start the
engine. The motorcycle should be
inspected for water ingress before
starting the engine. Inspections
and repairs must be completed
by a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such
as an authorized Triumph dealer.
Storage
Preparation for Storage
To prepare the motorcycle for storage,
do the following:
▼ Clean and dry the entire vehicle
thoroughly.
▼ Fill the fuel tank with the correct
grade of unleaded fuel and add a
suitable fuel stabilizer (if available),
following the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and can be explosive under certain
conditions.
If parking inside a garage or other
structure, be sure it is well ventilated
and the motorcycle is not close to
any source of flame or sparks. This
includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
Failure to follow the above advice may
cause a fire resulting in damage to
property, serious injury or death.
▼ Remove the spark plug from the
cylinder and put several drops
(0.17 fl oz (5 ml)) of engine oil into the
cylinder. Cover the spark plug holes
with a piece of cloth or rag. With
the engine stop switch in the RUN
position, push the starter button for
a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil. Install the spark plug,
tightening to 13 lbf ft (17 Nm).
▼ Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 90).
▼ Check and if necessary correct the
tire pressures (see page 122).
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