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Storage If you will not operate the motorcycle for several months, such as during the winter, store the motorcycle to prevent damage to the fuel system and the battery and to protect components from corrosion or deterioration. During storage you might use products that are potentially hazardous; such as fuel stabilizer. When using any of these products, follow the instructions and warnings on the product packaging. This section includes instructions for preparing the motorcycle for storage, maintaining it during storage and removing it from storage. Storage Area Preparation Choose a dry, well-ventilated storage location, inside a garage or other structure if possible. The location should have a firm, flat surface and allow enough space for the motorcycle. To best preserve tire condition: • The storage area should have a relatively constant and moderate temperature. • The storage surface should be free of oil and gasoline. • The motorcycle should not be near a heat source or any type of electric motor. Clean and Protect the Motorcycle Clean the motorcycle before placing it in storage. See page 73. Wax painted surfaces and polish chromed and other metal surfaces. Apply protectant to exposed rubber, vinyl, and plastic parts. Do not apply rubber protectant to the tire tread surfaces. Fuel Stabilizer Using a mixture of fuel and the recommended amount of VICTORY Premium Carbon Clean Plus or other gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank to a level just below the bottom of the fuel filler insert. Ride the motorcycle or start and run the engine for 15 minutes in a well ventilated area to pass the stabilized fuel through entire fuel-injection system. Engine Protection Change the engine oil. See page 47. Carbon deposits and combustion acids, normally suspended in the engine oil when in service, settle on internal engine components during storage. Settled deposits can cause engine damage or internal corrosion. Tire Inflation Verify that tire pressure is at specification. See page 63. Check and adjust tire pressure as needed during the storage period. 78

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Storage
If you will not operate the motorcycle for several months, such as during the winter, store the
motorcycle to prevent damage to the fuel system and the battery and to protect components
from corrosion or deterioration. During storage you might use products that are potentially
hazardous; such as fuel stabilizer. When using any of these products, follow the instructions
and warnings on the product packaging.
This section includes instructions for preparing the motorcycle for storage, maintaining it
during storage and removing it from storage.
Storage Area Preparation
Choose a dry, well-ventilated storage location, inside a garage or other structure if possible.
The location should have a firm, flat surface and allow enough space for the motorcycle.
To best preserve tire condition:
•
The storage area should have a relatively constant and moderate temperature.
•
The storage surface should be free of oil and gasoline.
•
The motorcycle should not be near a heat source or any type of electric motor.
Clean and Protect the Motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle before placing it in storage. See page 73. Wax painted surfaces and
polish chromed and other metal surfaces. Apply protectant to exposed rubber, vinyl, and
plastic parts.
Do not apply rubber protectant to the tire tread surfaces.
Fuel Stabilizer
Using a mixture of fuel and the recommended amount of VICTORY Premium Carbon Clean
Plus or other gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank to a level just below the bottom of the fuel
filler insert.
Ride the motorcycle or start and run the engine for 15 minutes in a well ventilated area to
pass the stabilized fuel through entire fuel-injection system.
Engine Protection
Change the engine oil. See page 47. Carbon deposits and combustion acids, normally sus-
pended in the engine oil when in service, settle on internal engine components during stor-
age. Settled deposits can cause engine damage or internal corrosion.
Tire Inflation
Verify that tire pressure is at specification. See page 63. Check and adjust tire pressure as
needed during the storage period.