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From: ken@ihuxq.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: putting it away
Message-ID: <399@ihuxq.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 5-Dec-83 15:01:50 EST
Article-I.D.: ihuxq.399
Posted: Mon Dec  5 15:01:50 1983
Date-Received: Wed, 7-Dec-83 00:12:49 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Naperville, Il
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I ride all winter (excepting blizzards & icy roads--I may be
an idiot but I'm not suicidal) but here's some things to
remember if you're hanging it up for the season:

1.  Fill the gas tank.  This prevents corrosion from water
    condensation.
2.  Change the oil.  The acids in old oil will eat at things,
    & crud may deposit all over the filter screen if
    you don't.
3.  Clean & polish it.  Dirt left on will corrode the finish
    & be a definite bummer when you take it out that 1st spring
    day.  Armor-all works nicely on exposed rubber & vinyl.
4.  Remove the battery, make sure the water level is OK,
    & store.  Keep well charged if possible.  Obviously.
5.  Make sure the tires are at correct pressure.  If they're
    low, flat spots could develop where they contact the ground.
6.  Pull the plug(s), insert a drop or 2 of oil, replace them.
    Kick it over once or twice (ignition off!).
    This will coat the cylinder(s), deterring rust.

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