Storage - Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

STORAGE

Preparation for Storage
Clean and dry the entire
thoroughly.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade
of unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabiliser
(if available), following the fuel stabiliser
manufacturer's instructions.
Warning
Petrol is extremely flammable and can
be explosive under certain 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 the spark plug 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 12 Nm.
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 139).
Check and if necessary correct the tyre
pressures (see page 182).
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 tyres.)
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host
of products on the market and your
vehicle
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
supplied by Triumph, is pre-mixed and
requires no dilution) and distilled water
solution (see page 141).
Remove the battery, and store it where
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
moisture, or
During storage it should be given a slow
charge (one ampere or less) about once
every two weeks (see page 161).
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.
Storage
coolant, as
freezing temperatures.
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