Storage Procedure - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

STORAGE PROCEDURE
If the motorcycle is to be left unused for an
extended period of time for winter storage or
any other reason the machine needs special
servicing requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason , Suzuki
recommends that you trust this maintenance
work to your authorized Suzuki dealer. If you
need to service the machine for storage
yourself, follow the general guidelines as
shown.
MOTORCYCLE
• Clean the entire motorcycle. Place the
motorcycle on the side stand on a firm,
flat surface where it will not fall down.
Turn the handlebars all the way to the left
and lock the steering, and remove the
ignition key.
FUEL
1. Fill the fuel tank to the top with fuel
mixed with the amount of gasoline sta­
bilizer recommended by the stabilizer
manufacturer.
2. Drain the carburetors or run the engine
for a few minutes until the stabilized
gasoline fills the carburetors.
Fuel and fuel vapor are highly flammable and
toxic. You can be burned or poisoned when
handling fuel.
When draining the carburetor:
Stop the engine and keep flames, sparks,
and heat sources away.
Drain fuel only outdoors or in a well-venti­
lated area.
Do not smoke.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Avoid breathing fuel vapor.
Keep children and pets away.
Dispose of drained fuel properly.
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ENGINE
1. Remove the spark plugs. Pour one
tablespoon of motor oil into each spark
plug holes. Reinstall the spark plugs
and crank the engine a few times.
2. Drain the engine oil thoroughly and refill
the crankcase with fresh engine oil all
the way up to th e filler hole.
BATTERY
1. Remove the battery from the motorcy­
cle .
NOTE: Be sure to remove the negative ter­
minal first, then remove the positive termi­
nal.
2. Clean the outside of the battery with
mild detergent and remove any corro­
sion from the terminals and wiring har­
ness connections.
3. Store the battery in a room above freez­
ing .
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TIRES
• Inflate the tires to the normal specifica ­
tions.
EXTERNAL
1. Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with
rubber preservative.
2. Spray the unpainted surfaces with rust
preventative.
3. Coat the painted surfaces with car wax.
PROCEDURE DURING STORAGE
Once a month, recharge the battery at the
standard charging rate of 1.4 A x 5 to 10
hours.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO SERVICE
1. Clean the entire motorcycle.
2. Reinstall the battery.
NOTE: Be sure to connect the positive ter­
minal first, then connect the negative termi­
nal.