KTM 690 SMC R Owner's Manual page 160

19 STORAGE
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Recharge the battery.
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without
direct sunshine
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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in tempera-
ture.
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KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the front wheel stand. (
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Cover the motorcycle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping,
thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot warm
up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses and causes
valves and exhaust system to rust.
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0... 35 °C (32... 95 °F)
p. 70)
p. 71)
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