20 STORAGE 114
20.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Info
If you want to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, take the following steps.
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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– When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of service, add
fuel additive.
Fuel additive ( p. 125)
– Refuel. ( p. 40)
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 112)
– Change the engine oil and oil filter and clean the oil screens. ( p. 109)
– Check the antifreeze and coolant level. ( p. 101)
– Check the tire air pressure. ( p. 91)
– Remove the battery. ( p. 93)
– Recharge the battery. ( p. 94)
Guideline
Storage temperature of battery without
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.
Info
KTM recommends raising the motorcycle.
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Preferably cover the vehicle with a tarp or similar cover that is permeable to air.
Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humidity from escaping, thus
causing corrosion.
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Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Since the engine cannot
warm up properly, the water vapor produced during combustion condenses
and causes valves and exhaust system to rust.
20.2 Preparing for use after storage
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Install the battery. ( p. 93)
– Perform checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use. ( p. 36)
– Take a test ride.
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