Storage Method - Serpento COBRA Manual De Usuario

9. STORAGE METHOD

If the motorcycle is not used in winter or for quite a long time, the motorcycle should be specially maintained with appropriate materials, tools
and skill.
Motorcycle
If you will not ride your motorcycle for a long time, clean the whole motorcycle, support it on the center stand and place it on a solid and flat
ground to avoid weltering before storage. Then turn the motorcycle handlebar to the left and lock the control system, finally pull out the ignition
key for the safe purpose. In addition, choose a place suitable to keep the motorcycle for a long period. When you want to use the motorcycle
again, you should check it thoroughly to make sure the performance of all parts is well.
Fuel
The fuel in the oil tank should be drained out before storage. The gasoline used for the motorcycle is flammable, and may even cause explosion
in certain conditions. Therefore, never allow the motorcycle close to fire source, and do not park it in the place where flammable materials (such
as grain, coal and cotton) are kept. Once the fuel in the motorcycle contacts the open fire, it may lead to fire disaster.
Battery
If the motorcycle is not ridden for a long time, remove the battery from the motorcycle, charge the battery up sufficiently, and then put it in a
place away from children.
In summer, the battery should be charged once a month, but once two months in winter. If the battery attached to the motorcycle is not used
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