Removal from storage
1. Fill the battery with distilled water to the proper level. Charge and install it.
Warning after extended periods of storage and prior to starting vehicle, place transmission in gear, disengage clutch and push vehicle back and forth a few times to ensure proper clutch disengagement.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plugs. Replace if necessary.
3. Clean and oil the air cleaner element.
4. If fuel tank was drained, fill it with fresh gasoline.
5. If oil feed line was plugged, unplug it and reconnect.
6. Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature.
7. If vehicle was stored with additional oil in cylinders, spark plugs should be inspected and replaced, if required, after initial warm-up.
8. Check all fluids.
9. Perform all of the checks in the pre-riding check list in the owner's manual.
10. Check oil level as a part of every pro-riding inspection the follow check list of possible operating troubles and their probable causes will be helpful in keeping a motorcycle in good operating condition. More than one of these condi-tions may be causing the trouble and all should be carefully checked.
Warning
The troubleshooting section of this manual is interded solely as a guide to diagnosing problems. Carefully read the appropriate sections of this manual before performing any work. Observe all cautions and warnings.