Storing The Bike Away; Important Notes - Monster 659 Owner's Manual

Storing the bike away

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If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank by removing the drain plug and gasket;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand a few
times to form a protective film of oil on the inner walls of the
cylinder;
place the motorcycle on the service stand;
disconnect and remove the battery. If the motorcycle has
been left unused for more than a month, the battery should
be checked and re-charged if necessary.
Protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas. This will
protect paintwork and let condensate breathe out.
The canvas is available from Ducati Performance.
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Important notes

The legislation in some countries (France, Germany, Great
Britain, Switzerland, etc.) sets certain noise and pollution
standards.
It is the Owner's responsibility to have any parts not in
compliance with the standards in force in his/her country
replaced with genuine Ducati spare parts and parts
complying with local law.