Storage; Preparing Your Bike For Storage; Removing Your Bike From Storage - Big Bear Chopper 2009 Owner's Manual

3 . 9 S t o r a g e

PREPARING YOUR BIKE FOR STORAGE

There are things to do if your bike will not be ridden for several months. To protect parts against
corrosion, preserve the battery, and prevent the build up of deposits in the carburetor, the follow-
ing steps are recommended to prepare your bike for storage:
1. Change the oil and filter.
2. Fill the fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer.
3. Run the bike for 1-2 minutes to circulate the fresh oil and give the
stabilizer a chance to reach the carburetor.
4. Check condition of the drive belt.
5. Inflate tires to proper pressure.
6. Wash painted surfaces.
7. Remove battery.
If the bike is to be covered, use a material such as light canvas that will breathe. Plastic materials
trap condensation against the surfaces of your bike. Do not store the bike with gasoline in the tank
inside your home or garage if there are open flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors present.

REMOVING YOUR BIKE FROM STORAGE

When removing your bike from storage, here is a checklist of things you will need to do prior to riding.
1. Remove and inspect the spark plugs and replace them if necessary.
2. Check and clean or replace the air filter.
3. Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then turn off the engine.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Check the transmission lubricant level.
6. Check controls for proper operation.
7. Check steering smoothness through full turning radius.
8. Check tire pressure.
9. Check all electrical equipment including turn signals, headlight (low and high beam)
brake light and horn.
10. Check for any fuel, oil or brake fluid leaks.