2.23 Storage

STORAGE                                                                                                                     2.23
PLACE IN STORAGE                                                    4.   Prepare battery for storage. See INSPECT BATTERY
                                                                         (Page 2-38).
Make a list of everything you do and fasten it to a handlebar
grip. When you take the motorcycle out of storage, this list is     5.   Inspect air filter. See INSPECT AIR FILTER (Page 2-37).
your reference/checklist to get your motorcycle in operating
condition.                                                          6.   Lubricate controls. See LUBRICATE CABLES AND
                                                                         CHASSIS (Page 2- 12).
If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, take
steps to protect the motorcycle. Always protect parts against
corrosion, preserve the battery and prevent the build-up of gum     7.   Check tire inflation and inspect tires for wear and/or
and varnish in the fuel before storage.                                  damage. See INSPECT TIRES AND WHEELS
                                                                         (Page 2-9).
                             A WARNING
                                                                    8.   If the motorcycle will be stored for an extended period of
Do not store motorcycle with gasoline in tank within the
                                                                         time, securely support the motorcycle so that all weight is
home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks or
                                                                         off the tires. See GENERAL (Page 2-2).
electric motors are present. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00003a)                                   9.   Inspect operation of all electrical equipment and switches.

                             A WARNING                              10. To protect the body panels, engine, chassis and wheels
                                                                        from corrosion, follow the cosmetic care procedures before
Avoid spills. Slowly open fuel filler cap. Do not fill above            storage. See Owner's Manual.
bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel
expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is
                                                                    11. Cover the motorcycle with a material such as light canvas
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
                                                                        that breathes. Plastic materials that do not breathe promote
result in death or serious injury. (00028b)
                                                                        condensation and corrosion.
                             A WARNING
                                                                    REMOVE FROM STORAGE
Use care when refueling. Pressurized air in fuel tank can
force gasoline to escape through filler tube. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could                                          A WARNING
result in death or serious injury. (00029a)
                                                                    The clutch failing to disengage can cause loss of control,
                                                                    which could result in death or serious injury. Prior to
1.   Prepare fuel tank.                                             starting after extended periods of storage, place
                                                                    transmission in gear and push vehicle back and forth
     a.    Fill fuel tank.                                          several times to assure proper clutch disengagement.
                                                                    (00075a)
     b.    Add a fuel stabilizer..
                                                                    1.   Install battery if removed. See INSPECT BATTERY
2.   Change engine oil and filter. See REPLACE ENGINE OIL                (Page 2-38)
     AND FILTER (Page 2-7).
                                                                    2.   If spark plugs were removed and not replaced, replace
3.   Lubricate cylinders.                                                them now. Do not reuse. See INSPECT AND REPLACE
                                                                         SPARK PLUGS (Page 2-41 ).
     a.    Remove spark plugs. See INSPECT AND REPLACE
           SPARK PLUGS (Page 2-41 ).                                3.   Fill fuel tank, if empty.

     b.    Inject a few squirts of engine oil into each cylinder.
                                                                    4.   Start engine. Run until it reaches normal operating
     c.    Crank engine for 5-6 revolutions.                             temperature.

     d.   Install spark plugs. See INSPECT AND REPLACE              5.   Check engine oil level. See REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND
          SPARK PLUGS (Page 2-41 ).                                      FILTER (Page 2-7).

                                                                    6.   Perform all of the checks in the PRE-RIDING CHECKLIST
                                                                         in the owner's manual.

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