Storage; Procedure For Returning To Service - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

STORAGE PROCEDURE
If the motorcycle is to be left unused
for extended period of time for winter
storage or any other reason, the
machine needs special servicing
requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason,
Suzuki recommends that you trust
this maintenance work to your Suzuki
dealer. If you need to service the
machine for storage yourself, follow
the general guidelines below.
MOTORCYCLE
Clean the entire motorcycle. Place
the motorcycle on the center stand
(others) on a firm, flat surface where it
will not fall over. Turn the handlebars
all the way to the left and lock the
steering, and remove the ignition key.
FUEL
1. Fill the fuel tank to the top with
fuel mixed with the amount of gas-
oline stabilizer recommended by
the stabilizer manufacturer.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes
until the stabilized gasoline fills
the fuel injection system.
ENGINE
1. Pour one tablespoon of motor oil
into each spark plug hole. Rein-
stall the spark plugs and crank the
engine a few times.
2. Drain the engine oil thoroughly.
Refill the crankcase with fresh
engine oil all the way up to the
filler hole.
BATTERY
1. Remove the battery from the
motorcycle.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the nega-
tive terminal first, then remove the
positive terminal.
2. Clean the outside of the battery
with a mild detergent and remove
any corrosion from the terminals
and wiring harness connections.
3. Store the battery in a room above
freezing.
TIRES
Inflate the tires to the normal specifi-
cations.
EXTERNAL
• Spray all vinyl and rubber parts
with rubber preservative.
• Spray the unpainted surfaces with
rust preventative.
• Coat the painted surfaces with car
wax.
PROCEDURE DURING STORAGE
Once a month, recharge the battery
with a specified charging rate
(Ampere). Standard charging rate is
1.2A x 5 to 1 O hours.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO
SERVICE
• Clean the entire motorcycle.
• Reinstall the battery.
NOTE: Be sure to connect the posi-
tive terminal first, then connect the
negative terminal.
• Remove the spark plugs. Turn the
engine a few times by putting the
transmission in top gear and turn-
ing the rear wheel. Reinstall the
spark plugs.
• Drain the engine oil thoroughly.
Replace the oil filter with a new
one and pour fresh oil as outlined
in this manual.
• Adjust the pressure of tires as
described in the TIRES section.
• Lubricate all places as instructed
in this manual.
• Do the "Inspection Before Riding"
as listed in this manual.
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