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Started by BobJizze, June 29, 2005, 06:02:00 PM

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BobJizze

My bike has been sitting outside under a cover for the past 2 months, what do i have to replace to get it back up and running again. I had the battery recharged and got some oil, what else do i need. Thanks! =)

gikim1118

check ur carbs to see if they are clean.  if not clean them
1996 GS500 w/ 6,100 mi

scottpA_GS

My 95 sat for 10 years...


  I had to clean and Kream the tank.. If you have no rust.. no worrys :)

 I took carbs, petcock, and tank off and cleaned the heck outa them.

I replaced plugs, oil, all fuel lines,  battery, and oil filter. Added in line fuel filter, cleaned and lubed chain.. Ive been riding it 700 miles now no pro bs. :)


~ 1990 GS500E Project bike ~ Frame up restoration ~ Yosh exhaust, 89 clipons, ...more to come...

~ 98 Shadow ACE 750 ~ Black Straight Pipes ~ UNI Filter ~ Dyno Jet Stage 1 ~ Sissy Bar ~


starwalt

Did you put fuel stabilizer in the tank prior to it sitting?

"Gas Rots" to quote the online M/C repair course dude.  :)
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