Storage - Triumph T120 Owner's Manual

Storage

STORAGE
Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry
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
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 drops (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 lb ft (20
Nm).
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 81).
Check and if necessary correct the tire
pressures (see page 107).
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.)
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the entire vehicle
under certain
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 83).
Remove the battery, and store it where
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
moisture, or freezing
During storage it should be given a slow
charge (one ampere or less) about once
every two weeks (see page 114).
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
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.
temperatures.