7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming
degraded
in one
spot.
. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
9. Remove
the
battery
and
fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place (less
than O °C [30 °F] or more than
30 °C [90 °F] ). For more informa-
tion on storing the battery,
see
page 6-28.
NOTE:
Make
any necessary
repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
entering them.
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