Storing The Bike Away; Important Notes - Ducati Monster 620 Owner's Manual

Storing the bike away

If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods,
it is advisable to carry out the following operations before
storing it away:
clean the motorcycle;
remove the drain plug and seal and drain all fuel from
tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through
the spark plug seats, then crank the engine by hand a
few times so a protective film of oil will spread on
cylinder inner walls;
place the motorcycle on the service stand;
disconnect and remove the battery. Battery should be
checked and charged whenever the motorcycle has been
left unridden for over a month;
protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas taht will
protect paintwork and let condensate breathe out. A
special canvas is available from Ducati Performance

Important notes

Some countries, such as France, Germany, Great Britain,
Switzerland and so on, have compulsory emission and
noise standards.
Carry out any required inspection at regular intervals and
replace any parts using Ducati original spare parts
complying with local law.
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