Storage Guide - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

sponge and mild detergent, then nnse
well with water and wipe dry
with a
clean cloth.
CAUTION:
* Do tlot use steel wool or d cledner
containing abrds[res or compounds to
clean the wheels, as they can cause
damage.
* Do not ride orer a curb! orrub the wheel
agdinst an obstacle, as wheel damage
may rcsult.
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STORAGE GUIDE _'-
STORAGE
Extended storage, such as lor winter,
requires that you take cedai
steps to
reduce the effects of deterioration from
non-use of the motorcycle.
In addition,
necessary repairs should be made BEFORE
sto ng the motorcycle; otherwise, these
repafus may be forgotten by the time the
motorcycle is removed tiom stomge.
1. Change the engine oil and filter.
Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50/50% antifreeze solution
3. Drain the luel tank and carburetors.
Spmy the inside of the tank with an
aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
Reinst all the fuel ca p o n the tank
P!EE@
* Gasoline is
flammable and it explosive
under certain conditiofis. Do not smoke
or allor,t flames or sparks near the
equipment $'hile draining fuel.
4. Remove the spark plugs and pour a
tablespoon (15-20 cc) of clean ergine
oil into each cylinder.
Operate the
stader for a few seconds to distdbute
the oil, then reinstall the spark plugs.
NO TE:
* When
tuming
the engine ovet, the
Engine Stop Switch should be OFF and
the spark plugs placed ir their cable
caps and grounded to prevent damage to
the ignition system.
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