2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 127

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual

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CLEANING AND STORAGE NOTE: Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and Yamaha Lube Zall or another highquality equivalent to pressure-lubricate the cables and to purge out any moisture between the inner and outer cables. _ _ NOTE: If necessary, make repairs before storing the motorcycle. _ _ 4. Block the frame up so that both of its wheels are off the ground. 5. Cover the exhaust pipes with plastic bags to prevent moisture from entering them. 6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the seat cover. 7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a month. Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or warm place [less than 30 °F (0 °C) or more than 90 °F (30 °C)]. For more information on storing the battery, see page 7-35. 8-4 8

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CLEANING AND STORAGE
8-4
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NOTE:
_
Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and
Yamaha Lube Zall or another high-
quality equivalent to pressure-lubricate
the cables and to purge out any mois-
ture between the inner and outer ca-
bles.
_
4.
Block the frame up so that both of
its wheels are off the ground.
5.
Cover the exhaust pipes with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
6.
If storing in a humid or salt-air at-
mosphere, coat all exposed metal
surfaces with a light film of oil. Do
not apply oil to any rubber parts or
the seat cover.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 30 °F (0 °C) or more than
90 °F (30 °C)]. For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 7-35.
NOTE:
_
If necessary, make repairs before stor-
ing the motorcycle.
_