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Storing Your Honda
Tips 141
Storing Your Honda
If you won’t be riding for an extended period, such
as during the winter, thoroughly inspect your
Honda and correct any problem before storing it.
That way, needed repairs won’t be forgotten and it
will be easier to get your CRF running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.
1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If your
CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt water,
wash it down with fresh water and wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 44).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 47).
4. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an
approved gasoline container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and loosen the
carburetor drain screw. Drain gasoline into an
approved container. Tighten the carburetor
drain screw to the specified torque:
1.1 lbf·ft (1.5 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m)
5. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
(1) at the water pump (2) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely drained,
reinstall the coolant drain bolt with a new
sealing washer and radiator cap.
Coolant drain bolt:
7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
(1) coolant drain bolt (2) water pump
6. Disconnect the siphon tube from the radiator.
Drain the reserve tank coolant. Empty the
coolant and rinse the inside of the reserve tank
with water.
7. Lubricate the drive chain.
8. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store in
an area protected from freezing temperatures
and direct sunlight. Slow charge the battery
(page 100) once a month.
9. Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures (page 91).
10. Place your CRF on the optional Honda
workstand or equivalent to raise both tires off
the ground.
11. Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
12. Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
13. Cover your CRF with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and allow
heat and moisture to accumulate.
Preparation for Storage
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
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