Storing The Motorcycle; Important Notes - Ducati Monster 1200S Owner's Manual

Storing the motorcycle

If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long
periods, you should perform the following procedures
before storing it away:
- clean the motorcycle;
- empty the fuel tank;
- pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders
through the spark plug seats, then crank the
engine by hand a few times so a protective film of
oil will spread on cylinder inner walls;
- place the motorcycle on the service stand;
- disconnect and remove the battery.
Battery should be checked and charged whenever the
motorcycle has been left unridden for over a month.
Protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas. This
will protect paintwork and prevent retaining
condensate. The canvas is available from Ducati
Performance.

Important notes

Laws in some countries (France, Germany, Great
Britain, Switzerland, etc.) set certain noise and
pollution standards.
Periodically carry out the required checks and replace
parts as necessary using Ducati original spare parts to
be in compliance with regulations in the given
country.
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