Storing Your Honda; Preparation For Storage; Removal From Storage - Honda crf250r 2012 Owner's Manual

If you won't be riding for an extended period,
such as during the winter, thoroughly inspect
your Honda and correct any problem before
storing it. That way, needed repairs won't be
forgotten and it will be easier to get your CRF
running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.

Preparation for Storage

1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If
your CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt
water, wash it down with fresh water and
wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 50).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 53).
4. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
and sealing washer (1) at the water pump cover
(2) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely
drained, reinstall the drain bolt with a new
sealing washer and radiator cap.
Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque:
7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
(1)
(1) coolant drain bolt and washer
(2) water pump cover
5. Lubricate the drive chain.
6. Relieve the fuel pressure (page 41) and drain
the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
gasoline container.
7. Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures.
8. Place your CRF on an optional workstand or
equivalent to raise both tires off the ground.
9. Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
10. Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
11. Cover your CRF with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and
allow heat and moisture to accumulate.

Storing Your Honda

Removal from Storage

1. Uncover and clean your CRF.
Change the engine and transmission oil if
more than 4 months have passed since the
start of storage.
(2)
2. Uncover the end of the muffler and remove
the rag from the muffler outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel
(page 40) and increase the fuel pressure
(page 48).
4. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture
(page 54) slowly into the radiator filler hole
up to the filler neck.
Capacity:
1.16 US qt (1.10R)
after disassembly
1.09 US qt (1.03R)
after draining
Lean your CRF slightly right and left several
times to bleed trapped air in the cooling
system.
If the coolant level lowers, add coolant and
repeat the above procedure.
Install the radiator cap securely.
5. Perform all maintenance checks (page 13).
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