Storing Your Scooter
If you store your scooter outdoors, you should
consider using a full-body scooter cover.
If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
Wash your scooter and wax all painted
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surfaces (except mat painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
Place your scooter on its centre stand and
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position a block so that both tyres are off the
ground.
After rain, remove the body cover and allow
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the scooter to dry.
Remove the battery (
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discharge.
Fully charge the battery and then place it in a
shaded, well-ventilated area.
If you leave the battery in place, disconnect
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the negative
terminal to prevent
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discharge.
P. 71) to prevent
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After removing your scooter from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by the
Maintenance Schedule.
Transporting Your Scooter
If your scooter needs to be transported, it should
be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a flatbed
truck or trailer that has a loading ramp or lifting
platform, and motorcycle tie-down straps. Never
try to tow your scooter with a wheel or wheels on
the ground.
NOTICE
Towing your scooter can cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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