Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 1090 Adventure R Owner's Manual

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Preparing for use after storage

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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large
fluctuations in temperature.
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Cover the vehicle with a tarp or similar cover that is permeable
to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent
humidity from escaping, thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since
the engine cannot warm up properly, the water vapor
produced during combustion condenses and causes
valves and the exhaust system to rust.
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Install the battery. (
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If the battery was removed, the time and date must be
set.
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Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for
use. ( p. 94)
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Take a test ride.
p. 209)