Storing Your Motorcycle - Honda CB500X 2019 Manual

Storing Your Motorcycle

NOTICE
Even though the exhaust is made of stainless
steel, it can become stained. Remove all marks
and blemishes as soon as they are noticed.
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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 matte painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
Lubricate the drive chain.
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Place your motorcycle on a maintenance
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stand and position a block so that both tires
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. Fully charge the battery and then
place it 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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P. 77) to prevent
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