Caution – Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser User Manual
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Cleaning and Storage
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Maintaining During Storage
Check and maintain normal tire pressure and battery voltage during storage.
Removing from Storage
1. Remove the cover and unlock the front forks.
2. Check the tire pressure and inflate the tires if necessary.
3. Reinstall the battery (see “Install Battery” page 107).
4. Wash and dry the entire motorcycle (see “Washing and Drying” page 116).
5. Prior to starting the engine, change the engine oil and filter (see “Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter”
page 74, beginning with step 2).
During storage, temperature and humidity changes can cause condensation to form in the crankcase and
mix with engine oil. Running the engine with oil that contains condensation can cause engine damage.
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6. Wax, polish, or apply protectant to the appropriate motorcycle components (see “Waxing, Polishing,
and Applying Protectants” page 118).
7. Perform the pre--operation check described in Pre--Operation Check, page 45.
8. Test ride the motorcycle before returning it to regular use (see “Road Test” page 113).