Storing The Spyder Roadster - Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual

STORING THE SPYDER ROADSTER

If the vehicle won't be ridden for at
least four months, such as during the
winter, proper storage is necessary to
keep the vehicle in good condition.
BRP recommends you have your au-
thorized Can-Am roadster dealer fully
prepare your vehicle for storage. Or, at
your convenience, you can follow the
basic procedures below.
To prepare the vehicle for storage:
1. Inspect vehicle and have your au-
thorized Can-Am roadster dealer
repair any problems if necessary.
2. Change the engine oil and fil-
ter (p. 83). Go to an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer if neces-
sary.
3. Check engine coolant (p.85), brake
fluid (p. 85) and clutch fluid (p. 87)
levels.
4. Fill the fuel reservoir, add fuel sta-
bilizer and run the engine to pre-
vent the reservoir from rusting and
the fuel from deteriorating. Strictly
follow instructions on fuel stabiliz-
er container.
5. Inflate all tires to their recommend-
ed pressure (p.79).
6. Clean the vehicle (p.89).
7. Lubricate all control cables, pivot-
ing points of all levers and lubrica-
tion points of front suspensions.
8. Cover the vehicle with a perme-
able materials (e.g., tarpaulin).
Avoid using plastic or similar
non-breathing, coated materials
that restrict air flow and allow heat
and moisture to accumulate.
9. Store the vehicle in a dry area,
away from sunlight, with a small
amount of daily temperature varia-
tion.
10. Slow charge the battery once a
month (p.87) at the recommended
charging rate of 2 A. It is not nec-
essary to remove the battery.
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To remove the vehicle from storage:
1. Uncover and clean the vehicle
(p.89).
2. Charge the battery if needed
(p.87).
3. Perform a pre-ride inspection
(p.66), then test-ride the vehicle
at low speed.