Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 2016 690 DUKE Owner's Manual

20 STORAGE
20.2

Preparing for use after storage

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Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. (
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Cover the motorcycle with a porous sheet or blanket.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping,
thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot warm
up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses and causes
valves and exhaust system to rust.
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Take the motorcycle from the front lifting gear. (
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear. (
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Recharge the battery.
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Install the battery.
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Set the time and date. (
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Perform checks and vehicle care when preparing for use. (
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Take a test ride.
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