Storage - Yamaha TT-R230V 2005 Owner's Manual

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Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

Storage

Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or
covering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of
the presence of ammonia) and
areas where strong chemicals are
stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
"Care" section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an "OFF"
position: Turn the fuel cock lever to
"OFF".
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3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent the
fuel tank from rusting and the fuel
from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and
spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into
the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the
spark plug, and then place the
spark plug on the cylinder head so
that the electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during the
next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug, and then install the
spark plug and the spark plug cap.
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