Storage - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Preparation for Storage:
Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
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Empty the fuel from the fuel tank, and
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any fuel in the carburettor float bowls,
into a secure container.
WARNING:
extremely flammable and can
be explosive
conditions. Turn the ignition switch
OFF. Do not smoke. Make sure the
area is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks; this
includes any appliance with a pilot
!!
light.
!
Remove the spark plugs and put
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several drops (5 ml) of engine oil into
each cylinder. Push the starter button
for a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil, and install the spark
plugs.
Set the motorcycle on a box or stand
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so that both wheels are raised off the
ground. (If this cannot be done, put
boards under the front and rear
wheels to keep dampness away from
the tyre rubber).
Spray oil on all unpainted metal
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surfaces to prevent rusting. Prevent
oil from getting on rubber parts, brake
discs or in the brake calipers.
Lubricate the drive chain and all the
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control cables.
Remove the battery, and store it
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where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight, moisture,
temperatures.
should be given a slow charge (one
ampere or less) about once a month.

Storage

Petrol (fuel) is
under certain
or freezing
During storage it
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Reduce tyre pressure by about 20%.
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Keep the battery well charged during
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cold weather so that the electrolyte
does not freeze and crack the battery.
The more discharged the battery
becomes, the more easily it freezes.
Tie plastic bags over the exhaust
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pipes to prevent moisture from
entering.
Put a cover over the motorcycle to
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keep dust and dirt from collecting on
it.
Preparation after Storage:
Charge the battery if necessary, and
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install it in the motorcycle.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
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Change the engine oil and filter.
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Check all the points listed in the daily
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safety checks section.
Before starting the engine, remove
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spark plugs.
Put side stand down.
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Crank the engine on the starter motor
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several times until the oil pressure
light goes out.
Replace spark plugs and start
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engine.
Check brakes and operation.
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