Harley Davidson 2003 VRSCA model. Service manual — page 5

STORAGE
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
WARNING
Gasoline is flammable. Do not store a motorcycle having gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors are present. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.

If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, such as during the winter season, there are several things which should be done.

This work should be performed by a local Harley-Davidson dealer or other qualified technician following the procedures in this service manual.

1. Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. Stop the engine then drain the oil, install a new oil filter, and fill with the proper grade oil.
^WARNING
Remove filler cap slowly and fill fuel tank slowly to prevent spillage; do not overfill or fill above the bottom of the filler neck insert. In addition, leave air space to allow for fuel expansion. Expansion can cause an overfilled tank to overflow gasoline through the filler cap onto surrounding areas. After refueling, be sure filler cap is securely tightened. Failure to comply may cause an explosion or fire which could result in death or serious injury.

2. Choose one of the following two methods for preparing your fuel system.

a. Fill fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer. Use one of the commercially available gasoline stabilizers following the manufacturer’s instructions.

b. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank.

3. Remove the spark plugs, inject a few squirts of engine oil into each cylinder and crank the engine 5-6 revolutions. Reinstall spark plugs.

4. Check tire inflation. If the motorcycle will be stored for an extended period of time, securely support the motorcycle under the frame so that all weight is off the tires.

Do not apply any oil to brake discs or brake pads. Oil on disc pads degrades braking efficiency and may lead to an accident which could result in death or serious injury.

5. Wash anodized and chrome-plated surfaces. Apply a light film of oil to exposed unpainted surfaces.

6. Check coolant for correct range of temperature protection.
Awarning
Always unplug or turn off battery charger before connecting or disconnecting charger clamps at battery. Always disconnect the negative side first. Connecting or disconnecting clamps with charger on could cause a spark and a possible battery explosion. A battery explosion may rupture the battery case and spray sulfuric acid onto the surrounding area and personnel which could result in death or serious injury.
Awarning
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas at all times, especially when being charged. Keep cigarettes, open flame and sparks away from the battery at all times. Ventilate area when charging battery. Battery contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns to eyes, skin and clothing. To prevent death or serious injury, always protect hands and protect eyes with shield or goggles when working near a battery or acid. KEEP BATTERIES AND ACID OUT OFTHE REACH OF CHILDREN!

7. Remove battery from vehicle. Charge battery until the correct voltage is obtained. See 8.9 BATTERY. Charge the battery every other month if it is stored at temperatures below 60° F (16е C). Charge battery once a month if it is stored at temperatures above 60° F (16° C).

8. If the motorcycle is to be covered, use a material that will breathe, such as light canvas. Plastic materials that do not breathe promote the formation of condensation, which leads to corrosion.