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Storing Your Vehicle
If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
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Wash your vehicle.
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Drain the coolant.
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Lubricate the drive chain.
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Place your vehicle on an optional workstand or
equivalent to raise both tires off the ground.
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Relieve the fuel pressure and drain the fuel
from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline
container.
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Remove the battery (2 P. 49) to prevent
discharge. Fully charge the battery and then
place it in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
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If you leave the battery in place, disconnect
the negative - terminal to prevent
discharge.
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Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then, tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
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Store your vehicle in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
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Cover your vehicle with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and allow
heat and moisture to accumulate.
To remove your vehicle from storage, follow these
guidelines:
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Uncover and clean your vehicle.
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Change the engine oil if more than 4 months
have passed since the start of storage.
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Uncover the end of the muffler and remove
the rag from the muffler outlet.
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Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel.
2 P. 29
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Charge the battery as required. 2 P. 44
Install the battery.
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Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture
slowly into the radiator fill hole up to the filler
neck.
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Increase the fuel pressure.
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Perform all maintenance checks. 2 P. 39
Storing Your Vehicle
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