6 - MV Agusta

MAINTENANCE 66.15. Prolonged inactivityIf the motorcycle is to remain unused for a long time, it isadvisable to carry out the following operations:Empty the fuel tank.Remove the battery and store it in a suitable place.Remove the spark plug caps and the spark plugs. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil in every sparkplug hole, then place back the spark plugs and the corresponding caps. Make the engine run idlefor a few times.Lubricate all control cables and the joints of all pedals and levers.Clean the motorcycle and treat the paintwork with high quality wax (§6.14.).In order to ensure integrity and performance of the tyres, park your motorcycle in a fresh, dry anddark place, with a temperature relatively constant and lower than 25° C. Avoid direct contact of thetyres with heating pipes or radiators, and prolonged contact with oil or gasoline. Avoid parking withthe tyres near to electrical motors or devices capable to produce sparks or electric discharge.During the period of inactivity, place your motorcycle on the rear stand (§4.7).Cover the vehicle with an adequate canvas cover.When the motorcycle is first put back into service, rememberto carry out a comprehensive check (§4.8.) and, if necessary,to have the vehicle serviced (§6.1.).6- 143 -