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STORAGE

GENERAL
If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months,
such as during the winter season, there are several things
which should be done to protect parts against corrosion, to
preserve the battery and to prevent the buildup of gum and
varnish in the fuel system.
This work should be performed by your local Buell dealer fol-
lowing Service Manual procedures.
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WARNING WARNING
Gasoline is flammable. Do not store motorcycle having
gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open
flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors are present.
Inadequate safety precautions may result in a fire or
explosion which could result in death or serious injury.
1. Fill fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer. Use one of the
commercially available gasoline stabilizers following the
manufacturer's instructions. Run engine until gasoline
has had a chance to reach fuel injectors.
2. Fill the oil tank. See 1.3
and plug) the line leading from the oil tank bottom to the
oil pump feed fitting. This prevents oil from seeping past
the check ball into the oil pump and filling the engine fly-
wheel compartment.
3. Remove battery and charge as needed to maintain the
correct voltage. See 1.3
4. Remove the spark plugs, inject a few squirts of engine oil
into each cylinder and crank the engine 5-6 revolutions.
Reinstall spark plugs. See
5. Adjust rear drive belt deflection. See
DEFLECTION.
6. Adjust primary chain. See
7. Check tire inflation. See
motorcycle will be stored for an extended period of time,
securely support the motorcycle under the frame so that
all weight is off the tires.
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WARNING WARNING
Do not apply any oil to brake rotors or brake pads. Oil on
brake pads degrades braking efficiency and may cause
an accident which could result in death or serious injury.
8. Wash painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Apply a light
film of oil to exposed unpainted surfaces.
9. If motorcycle is to be covered, use a material that will
breathe, such as light canvas. Plastic materials that do
not breathe promote the formation of condensation.
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BATTERY. Pinch off (or remove
BATTERY.
1.17 SPARK PLUGS.
1.10 DRIVE BELT
1.12 PRIMARY CHAIN.
1.8 TIRES AND WHEELS. If the
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
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WARNING WARNING
After extended periods of storage and prior to starting
vehicle, place transmission in gear, disengage clutch
and push vehicle back and forth a few times to ensure
proper clutch disengagement. Improper clutch disen-
gagement while vehicle is in motion may cause an acci-
dent which could result in death or serious injury.
1. Charge and install battery. See
2. Remove and inspect spark plugs. Replace if necessary.
See 1.17 SPARK PLUGS.
3. Inspect air filter element. Replace if necessary. See
AIR CLEANER.
4. If fuel tank was drained, fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
5. If oil feed line was pinched off or plugged, unplug it and
reconnect.
6. Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operat-
ing temperature. Check fluids and refill to proper levels if
required.
a. Check engine oil level. See
b. Check transmission fluid level. See
7. Perform all of the checks in the PRE-RIDING CHECK
LIST in the Owner's Manual.
1.23
1.3 BATTERY.
1.18
1.3 BATTERY.
1.9 CLUTCH.