1.27
STORAGE
PLACING IN STORAGE
TOOL NAME
PART NUMBER
STORAGE COVER
98716-87A
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 flam-
mable and highly explosive, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00003a)
1.
Change the engine oil. See
1.6 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER,
Changing Oil and Filter
.
2.
Check the transmission lubricant level. See
1.10 TRANS-
MISSION LUBRICANT, Transmission Lubrication
.
Avoid spills. Slowly remove filler cap. Do not fill above
bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel
expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00028a)
Use care when refueling. Pressurized air in fuel tank can
force gasoline to escape through filler tube. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00029a)
3.
Fill fuel tank. Add fuel stabilizer following manufacturer's
instructions.
4.
Remove the spark plugs, inject a few squirts of engine oil
into each cylinder and crank the engine 5-6 revolutions.
Replace the spark plugs.
5.
Inspect rear belt deflection. See
1.24 WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
.
6.
Inspect rear belt and sprockets. See
1.12 DRIVE BELT
AND SPROCKETS
.
7.
Inspect air cleaner filter. See
1.7 AIR FILTER, XL Models
except XL 1200V
or
1.7 AIR FILTER, XR 1200X
.
8.
Lubricate controls. See
1.14 CABLE AND CHASSIS
LUBRICATION
.
9.
Inspect operation of all electrical equipment and switches.
10. Check tire inflation and inspect tires for wear and/or
damage. See
1.8 TIRES AND WHEELS
. 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.
Be sure that brake fluid or other lubricants do not contact
brake pads or discs. Such contact can adversely affect
braking ability, which could cause loss of control, resulting
in death or serious injury. (00290a)
11. Wash painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Apply a light
film of oil to exposed unpainted surfaces.
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before connecting
charger cables to battery. Connecting cables with charger
ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00066a)
Explosive hydrogen gas, which escapes during charging,
could cause death or serious injury. Charge battery in a
well-ventilated area. Keep open flames, electrical sparks
and smoking materials away from battery at all times.
KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. (00065a)
12. Remove battery from vehicle. Charge battery until the
correct voltage is obtained. Charge the battery every other
month if it is stored at temperatures below 60 °F (16 °C).
Charge battery once a month if it is stored at temperatures
above 60 °F (16 °C). See
1.22 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
.
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting
charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with
charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00067a)
13. 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, which leads to
corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
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 transmis-
sion in gear and push vehicle back and forth several times
to assure proper clutch disengagement. (00075a)
1.
Charge and install battery. If main fuse was removed, plug
it in.
2.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs. Replace if neces-
sary.
3.
Clean the air cleaner element.
4.
If fuel tank was drained, fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
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