Storing Your Motorcycle - Honda CRF250RLA Owner's Manual

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:
Wash your motorcycle and wax all painted
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surfaces (except mat painted surfaces). Coat
chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
Lubricate the drive chain.
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Place your motorcycle on a maintenance
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stand and position a block so that both tyres
are off the ground.
After rain, remove the body cover and allow
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the motorcycle to dry.
Remove the battery (
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discharge. Charge the battery in a shaded,
well-ventilated area.
If you leave the battery in place,
u
disconnect the negative - terminal to
prevent discharge.
P. 49
2
P. 55) to prevent
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After removing your motorcycle from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by the
Maintenance Schedule.
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