Honda NT700V Owner's Manual page 148

4. To prevent rusting in the cylinders,
perform the following:
• Remove the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs. Using tape or string, secure
the caps to any convenient plastic body
part so that they are positioned away
from the spark plugs.
• Remove the spark plugs from the engine
and store them in a safe place.
Do not connect the spark plugs to the
spark plug caps.
• Pour a tablespoon (15-20 cm
engine oil into each cylinder and cover
the spark plug holes with a piece of
cloth.
• Crank the engine several times to
distribute the oil.
• Reinstall the spark plugs and spark plug
caps.
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5. Remove the battery. Store in an area
protected from freezing temperatures and
direct sunlight.
Slow charge the battery once a month.
6. Wash and dry the motorcycle. Wax all
painted surfaces. Coat chrome with rust
inhibiting oil.
7. Inflate the tyres to their recommended
pressures. Place the motorcycle on blocks
to raise both tyres off the ground.
8. Cover the motorcycle (donʼt use plastic or
3 ) of clean other coated materials) and store in an
unheated area, free of dampness with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
Do not store the motorcycle in direct
sunlight.