Storage - Triumph Thunderbird LT Owner's Handbook Manual

STORAGE

Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry the entire vehicle thoroughly.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade of
unleaded fuel and add a suitable fuel
stabilizer (if available), following the fuel
stabilizer manufacturer's instructions.
Warning
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can
be explosive under certain conditions. Turn
the ignition switch OFF. Do not smoke.
Make sure the area is well ventilated and
free from any source of flame or sparks;
this includes any appliance with a pilot
light.
Remove one of the spark plugs from each
cylinder and put several
0. 1 6 fl oz (5 ml) of engine oil into each
cylinder. Cover the spark plug holes with a
piece of cloth or rag. With the engine stop
switch in the RUN position, push the starter
button for a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil. Install the spark plugs,
tightening to 15 lbf ft (20 Nm).
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 79).
Check and if necessary correct the tire
pressures (see page 102).
Set the motorcycle on a stand so that both
wheels are raised off the ground. (If this
cannot be done, put boards under the front
and rear wheels to keep dampness away
from the tires.)
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host of
products on the market and your dealer will
be able to offer you local advice) on all
unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting.
Prevent oil from getting on rubber parts,
brake discs or in the brake calipers.
Make sure the cooling system is filled with a
50% mixture of coolant (noting that HD4X
Hybrid OAT coolant, as supplied by Triumph,
is pre-mixed and requires no dilution) and
distilled water solution (see page 81).
Remove the battery, and store it where it will
not be exposed to direct sunlight, moisture,
or freezing temperatures. During storage it
should be given a slow charge (one ampere
or less) about once every two weeks (see
page 107).
Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area, away
from sunlight, and with a minimum daily
temperature variation.
Put a suitable porous cover over the
drops
motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from
collecting on it. Avoid using plastic or similar
non-breathable, coated materials that restrict
air flow and allow heat and moisture to
accumulate.
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