Place in storage
PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
98716-87A | STORAGE COVER |
Note: If the motorcycle will be stored for an extended period of time, securely support the motorcycle under the frame so that all weight is off the tires.
1. See Replace engine oil and filter. Replace the engine oil and filter.
2. See Coolant of cooling system. Replace the engine coolant.
Warning: Do not store motorcycle with gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors are present. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
3. See Fuel and oil. Fill fuel tank. Add fuel stabilizer following manufacturer's instructions.
4. Lubricate cylinders.
- a. See Replace spark plugs. Remove the spark plugs.
- b. Inject three squirts of engine oil into each cylinder.
- c. Raise rear wheel.
- d. Shift transmission into sixth gear.
- e. Rotate engine through rear wheel six revolutions.
- f. Replace the spark plugs.
5. See Lubricate cable and chassis. Lubricate cables and levers.
6. Wash painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Apply a light film of oil to exposed unpainted surfaces.
7. See Inspect battery. Remove and charge battery.
8. If the motorcycle is to be covered, use a material that will breathe, such as STORAGE COVER (Part No. 98716-87A) or light canvas. Plastic materials that do not breathe promote the formation of condensation. Condensation leads to corrosion.
Remove from storage
1. See Inspect battery. Install fully charged battery.
2. See Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plugs.
3. See Inspect air filter. Inspect air filter element. Replace if necessary.
4. See Inspect and adjust drive belt and sprockets. Inspect drive belt and sprockets. Check drive belt deflection.
5. See Fuel and oil. Fill fuel tank if necessary.
Warning: The clutch failing to disengage can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. Prior to starting after extended periods of storage, place transmission in gear and push vehicle back and forth several times to assure proper clutch disengagement.
6. Start the engine. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
7. Perform all of the other checks in the PRE-RIDING CHECKLIST in the owner's manual.