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20.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
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If you want to put the motorcycle into storage for a longer period, take the following actions.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs or replacements are necessary, you
should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long workshop waiting times at the
start of the new season.
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– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 115)
– Change the gear oil. ( p. 111)
– Check the antifreeze and coolant level. ( p. 102)
– When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of service, add
fuel additive.
Fuel additive ( p. 143)
– Refuel. ( p. 38)
– Empty the carburetor float chamber. ( p. 108)
– Check the tire air pressure. ( p. 93)
(All 200/250/300 models)
– Remove the battery. ( p. 95)
– Recharge the battery. ( p. 96)
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery with-
out direct sunlight
0… 35 °C (32… 95 °F)
– Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctuations in tem-
perature.
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KTM recommends raising the motorcycle.
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Cover the vehicle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping,
thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Because the engine will not
warm up sufficiently, the water vapor produced during combustion will con-
dense, causing engine parts and the exhaust system to rust.
20.2 Preparing for use after storage
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
(All 200/250/300 models)
– Install the battery. ( p. 95)
– Perform checks and maintenance work when preparing the vehicle for use.
( p. 35)
– Make a test ride.
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