Storing Your Vehicle; Transporting Your Vehicle - Honda Goldwing GL1800 2019 Owner's Manual

Storing Your Vehicle

If you store your vehicle outdoors, you
should consider using a full-body cover.
If you won't be riding for an extended
period, follow these guidelines:
●
Wash your vehicle and wax all painted
surfaces (except mat painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting
oil.
●
GL1800/DA
Place your vehicle on its centre stand and
position a block so that both tyres are off
the ground.
GL1800B/BD
Place your vehicle on a maintenance stand
and position a block so that both tyres are
off the ground.
●
After rain, remove the body cover and
allow the vehicle to dry.
● Remove the battery ( P. 165) to prevent
2
discharge. Charge the battery in a
shaded, well-ventilated area.
u If you leave the battery in place,
disconnect the negative
-
prevent discharge.
After removing your vehicle from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by
the Maintenance Schedule.

Transporting Your Vehicle

If your vehicle 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
terminal to
vehicle with a wheel or wheels on the
ground.
NOTICE
Towing your vehicle can cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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