Storing Your Motorcycle; Transporting Your Motorcycle - Honda CB 500F 2012 Manual

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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:
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Wash your motorcycle and wax all painted
surfaces (except matte painted surfaces).
Coat chrome pieces with rust-inhibiting oil.
●
Lubricate the drive chain.
●
Place your motorcycle on a maintenance
stand and position a block so that both tyres
are off the ground.
●
After rain, remove the body cover and allow
the motorcycle to dry.
●
Remove the battery (
2
discharge.
Charge the battery in a shaded, well-
ventilated area.
u If you leave the battery in place,
disconnect the negative
prevent discharge.
After removing your motorcycle from storage,
inspect all maintenance items required by the
Maintenance Schedule.
Transporting Your
Motorcycle
If your motorcycle needs to be transported, it
should be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a
flatbed truck or trailer that has a loading ramp
P. 52
2
or lifting platform, and motorcycle tie-down
straps. Never try to tow your motorcycle with a
wheel or wheels on the ground.
P. 63) to prevent
terminal to
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Storing Your Motorcycle
NOTICE
Towing your motorcycle can cause serious damage to the
transmission.
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