Storing Your Vehicle - Honda CRF450RX Manual

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Storing Your Vehicle

If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
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
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or equivalent to raise both tyres off the
ground.
Relieve the fuel pressure and drain the fuel
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from the fuel tank into an approved petrol
container.
Remove the battery (
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discharge. Fully charge the battery and then
place it in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
If you leave the battery in place,
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disconnect the negative - terminal to
prevent discharge.
Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
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plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
P. 52) to prevent
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Store your vehicle in an unheated area, free
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of dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
Cover your vehicle with a porous material.
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Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and
allow heat and moisture to accumulate.
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