Storing Your Motorcycle; Transporting Your Motorcycle - Honda CB1100 2017 Owner's Manual

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Storing Your Motorcycle

Storing Your Motorcycle
If you store your motorcycle outdoors, you
should consider using a full-body motorcycle
cover.
If you won't be riding for an extended period,
follow these guidelines:
Wash your motorcycle and wax all painted
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surfaces (except mat painted surfaces). Coat
chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
Lubricate the drive chain.
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Place your motorcycle on its centre stand
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and position a block so that both tyres are
off the ground.
After rain, remove the body cover and allow
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the motorcycle to dry.
Remove the battery (
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discharge. Charge the battery in a shaded,
well-ventilated area.
If you leave the battery in place,
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disconnect the negative - terminal to
prevent discharge.
After removing your motorcycle from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by the
Maintenance Schedule.
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Transporting Your
Motorcycle
If your motorcycle 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 motorcycle with a
wheel or wheels on the ground.
NOTICE
Towing your motorcycle can cause serious
damage to the transmission.