Bike laid up - what to check to run again?
 

In August I was laid off from my job, rode the SV home and parked her in the garage. She has sat there ever since... :(

Well I'm looking to get her back out... What should I look at doing to get her back on the road? Obviously need to change the battery, but are there any reccomended checks I should do?

Cheers

Lego

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check oil level fuel should be ok "ish" check chain for tight spots just generally lube every thing

do tire pressures

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Might need a change of fuel - unleaded has a tendancy to 'go off' after 3/4 months.

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Yeah it can go more sticky and soldify a bit.
You can recycle the fuel, just mix it with fresh stuff but not all at once, put a bit in every fill up.
Or use it to light your BBQ in the summer ;)

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Fuel should be fine after just a few months, I've had fuel sit for ~18months and be perfectly good to use, not as good as new stuff but the bike will run OK, if you're very concerned just top up with fresh stuff to dilute what's in there

Battery may need replacing but it might be worth a charge first and monitor how well it retains it

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How would the chain get tight spots sitting in the garage?

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Take it easy when you get back on and give yourself time to readust , then have a blooming good time on it this summer.

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Thanks Guys!!

I got spare battery so will just sling that in there and charge the one thats in the bike

Darren I'm guessing hes referring to chain rusting? sorry cant remember how to quote and stuff... Been a while since I been on here

Thanks again

Lego

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Haha! Just as i post that I find it :P

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Mine was fine after 3 years...