Placing Motorcycle in Storage
Before placing your motorcycle in storage – especially
over several months, such as during the winter – careful
planning will help ensure the long life and durability of
your vehicle.
WARNING!
Fuel is extremely fl ammable. Do not store a motorcycle
with gasoline in the tank within the home or in a garage
near open fl ame, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors.
Failure to follow this recommendation may lead to an
explosion or fi re resulting in personal injury and damage
to the motorcycle.
Storage - Continued
Th
e steps to preparing your motorcycle for storage are:
1. Warm the motorcycle to normal operating
temperature. Th
en, change the oil and the oil fi lter,
and start the engine to circulate the new oil.
2. Fill the fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer. (For
recommended gasoline stabilizers, consult your
Indian Motorcycle Company dealer). Run the engine
until the gasoline stabilizer has had the chance to
reach the fuel injectors. Turn the engine off .
3. Check the tire pressure. Ensure the tires are infl ated
to the proper operating pressure. (See TIRE
INFORMATION in the FEATURES & SAFETY
section). If your motorcycle is not stored in an
elevated position, move it regularly to ensure the tires
do not develop fl at spots.
4. Wash and wax the motorcycle (See CARE AND
CLEANING).
5. Remove battery from motorcycle, if necessary, and
charge it
(See Battery).
Store battery above freezing
temperatures, trickle charge once a month.
Note:
Th
e battery will begin to discharge after 21 days
of non- use if it is not disconnected or charged with battery
charger.
WARNING!
Batteries produce hydrogen gas, which is both fl ammable
and explosive. Keep fl ames or sparks away from
batteries at all times. A spark could cause an explosion
resulting in possible personal injury and damage to the
motorcycle.
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