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Storage

Short-term
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Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary,
protect it against dust with a
porous cover.
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8 Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp while it is
still wet will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
8 To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chem-
icals are stored.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in
the "Care" section of this
chapter.
2. Drain
the
carburetor
chamber
by
loosening
drain bolt; this will prevent fuel
deposits from building up.
Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
3. Only for motorcycles equipped
with a fuel cock which has an
"OFF" position: Turn the fuel
cock to "OFF".
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add
fuel stabilizer (if available) to
prevent the fuel tank from rust-
ing and the fuel from deterio-
rating.
5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston
rings, etc. from corrosion.
1
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3
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