Storage; To Prepare The Motorcycle For Storage; Removal From Storage - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

14. STORAGE

Extended storage, such as for winter, requires that you
take certain steps to reduce the effects of deterioration
from nonuse of your CR. In addition, necessary repairs
should be made BEFORE storing your CR: otherwise,
these repairs may be forgotten by the time your CR is
removed from storage.

TO PREPARE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR STORAGE

1. Completely clean all parts of your CR. If your CR has
been exposed to sea air or salt water, wash it down
with fresh water and wipe dry.
2. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an approved
gasoline container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and remove the carburetor
drain bolt. Drain gasoline into an approved con-
tainer. Reinstall the drain bolt.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions. Perform this operation in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where gasoline is drained or stored and where the
fuel tank is refueled.
3. Remove the coolant drain bolt at the water pump to
drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely drained,
ensure that the drain bolt sealing washer is in good
condition and reinstall the drain bolt.
(1) DRAIN BOLT (2) WATER PUMP
4. Lubricate the drive chain.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoon
(15 — 20 cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
With the spark plug grounded or the Engine Stop
Botton pressed in, crank the engine several times to
distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
6. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures.
7. Place your CR on the optional Honda work-
stand or equivalent to raise both tires off the
ground.
8. Stuff a rag into the silencer outlet. Then tie a plastic
bag over the end of the silencer to prevent moisture
from entering.
9. Cover the machine and store in a place which is free
of humidity and dust.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

1. Uncover and clean your CR.
Change the transmission oil if more than 4 months
have passed since the start of storage.
2. Uncover the end of the silencer and remove the rag
from the silencer outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with pre-mixed fuel (page 2).
4. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture (page
17) slowly into the radiator filler hole up to the filler
neck.
Capacity:
1.22 US qt (1.15 liter, 1.01 lmp qt.) at disassembly
1.14 US qt (1.08 liter, 0.95 lmp qt.) at draining
Lean your CR 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 11).
6. Confirm proper operation of the RC valve (page 25).
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