Cleaning And Storage
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Storage
Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry the entire vehicle
thoroughly.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade
of unleaded fuel and add a suitable fuel
stabiliser (if available), following the fuel
stabiliser manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Petrol is extremely flammable and can
be explosive under certain conditions.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not
smoke. Make sure the area is well
ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks; this includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
Remove one of the spark plugs from
each cylinder and put several drops
(5 ml) of engine oil into each 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 plugs, tightening to 12 Nm.
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 91).
Check and if necessary correct the tyre
pressures (see page 121).
Set the motorcycle on a stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground.
(If this cannot be done, put boards
under the front and rear wheels to keep
dampness away from the tyres.)
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host
of products on the market and your
authorised Triumph dealer will be able to
offer you local advice) on all unpainted
metal surfaces to prevent rusting.
Prevent oil from getting on rubber
parts, brake discs or in the brake
calipers.
Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50% mixture of coolant (noting
that HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, as
supplied by Triumph, is pre‑mixed and
requires no dilution) and distilled water
solution (see page 94).
Remove the battery, and store it where
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
moisture, or freezing temperatures.
During storage it should be given a slow
charge (one Ampere or less) about once
every two weeks (see page 128).
Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area,
away from sunlight, and with a minimum
daily temperature variation.
Put a suitable porous cover over the
motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from
collecting on it. Avoid using plastic or
similar non‑breathable, coated materials
that restrict air flow and allow heat and
moisture to accumulate.
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