Prolonged Inactivity - Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899 Owner's Manual

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Prolonged inactivity

If the motorcycle is not to be used for a long period, contact a Benelli Q.J. authorized service center to have the
following operations carried out:
- Empty the fuel tank.
- Remove the battery and store it in a suitable place.
- Remove the spark plug caps and the spark plugs. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil in every spark plug hole, then
place back the spark plugs and the corresponding caps. Make the engine run idle for a few times.
- Lubricate all control cables and the joints of all pedals and levers.
- Clean the motorcycle and treat the paintwork with high quality wax.
- Park your motorcycle in a fresh, dry and dark place, with a temperature relatively constant and lower than 25° C
(77°F). Avoid direct contact of the tyres with heating pipes or radiators, and prolonged contact with oil or gasoline.
Avoid parking with the tyres near to electrical motors or devices capable to produce sparks or electric discharge.
During the period of inactivity, place your motorcycle on the rear stand.
- Cover the vehicle with an adequate canvas cover
authorized service center.
Tornado Naked Tre 899
Benelli Q.J. that can be bought as optional.
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