2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Owners Manual - Page 175

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Manual

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STORAGE 173 tire pressure by about 20%. • Reduce Set the motorcycle on a box or stand so that both wheels are raised off the ground. • (If this cannot be done, put boards under the front and rear wheels to keep damp- ness away from the tire rubber.) Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or in the brakes. Lubricate all the cables. Remove the battery, and store it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight, moisture, or freezing temperatures. During storage it should be given a slow charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. Keep the battery well charged especially during cold weather. Tie plastic bags over the mufflers to prevent moisture from entering. Put a cover over the motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from collecting on it. Preparation after Storage: Remove the plastic bags from the mufflers. Install the battery in the motorcycle and charge the battery if necessary. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety Checks section. Lubricate the points listed in the General Lubrication section.

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STORAGE
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Reduce tire pressure by about 20%.
•
Set the motorcycle on a box or stand so that both wheels are raised off the ground.
(If this cannot be done, put boards under the front and rear wheels to keep damp-
ness away from the tire rubber.)
•
Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting. Avoid getting oil on
rubber parts or in the brakes.
•
Lubricate all the cables.
•
Remove the battery, and store it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
moisture, or freezing temperatures.
During storage it should be given a slow
charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. Keep the battery well charged
especially during cold weather.
•
Tie plastic bags over the mufflers to prevent moisture from entering.
•
Put a cover over the motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from collecting on it.
Preparation after Storage:
•
Remove the plastic bags from the mufflers.
•
Install the battery in the motorcycle and charge the battery if necessary.
•
Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
•
Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety Checks section.
•
Lubricate the points listed in the General Lubrication section.