19 STORAGE
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19.1 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.
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If the motorcycle is not being used for an extended length of time, additional measures are recommended.
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). This allows you to
avoid long waiting periods when the next season starts.
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– When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle
out of service, add fuel additive.
Fuel additive ( p. 136)
– Fill up with fuel. ( p. 24)
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 120)
– Change the gear oil. ( p. 111)
– Check the antifreeze and coolant level. ( p. 94)
– Empty the carburetor float chamber.
– Check tire pressure. ( p. 92)
– Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large
fluctuations in temperature.
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KTM recommends jacking up the motorcycle.
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 40)
– Cover the motorcycle 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 condense, caus-
ing engine parts and the exhaust system to rust.
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