Storing Your Motorcycle; Transporting Your Motorcycle - Honda CTX700N 2014 Owner's Manual

Storing Your Motorcycle

Storing Your Motorcycle
If you store your motorcycle outdoors, you
should consider using a full-body motorcycle
cover.
If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
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Wash your motorcycle and wax all painted
surfaces (except matte painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
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Lubricate the drive chain.
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Place your motorcycle on a maintenance
stand and position a block so that both tires
are off the ground.
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After rain, remove the body cover and allow
the motorcycle to dry.
●
Remove the battery (
discharge. Charge the battery in a shaded,
well-ventilated area.
u If you leave the battery in place,
disconnect the negative
prevent discharge.
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After removing your motorcycle from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by the
Maintenance Schedule.
USA
For more information about storage, visit
our website at www.honda.ca and look up
"Storage Tips" under the Parts & Service tab.
Transporting Your
Motorcycle
If your motorcycle needs to be transported, it
should be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a
flatbed truck or trailer that has a loading ramp
or lifting platform, and motorcycle tie-down
straps. Never try to tow your motorcycle with a
wheel or wheels on the ground.
NOTICE
Towing your motorcycle can cause serious damage to the
transmission.