Storage; Preparing For Use After Storage - KTM 125 SX EU Owner's Manual

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STORAGE

19.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
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If you want to put the motorcycle into storage for a longer period, take the following actions.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs or replacements are necessary, you
should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long workshop waiting times at the
start of the new season.
19.2

Preparing for use after storage

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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Change the gear oil.
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of service, add
fuel additive.
Fuel additive (
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Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container.
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Check the tire air pressure. (
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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in tem-
perature.
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KTM recommends lifting the motorcycle.
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Cover the vehicle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping,
thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Because the engine will not
warm up sufficiently, the water vapor produced during combustion will con-
dense, causing engine parts and the exhaust system to rust.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Refuel. (
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Perform checks and maintenance work when preparing the vehicle for use.
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Make a test ride.
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