Bikes have been hibernating for 6 months.  Yes, the trickle charger is on.   I am going to change the oil and filter before I bring them back to life.  Anything else I should look at?   Chains are clean and lubed.  Tank and fenders are polished.  All the lights work.  Tire pressure has been checked.

i can not wait

Quote from: CBR JOCKEY on February 17, 2008, 01:22:35 PM
Bikes have been hibernating for 6 months.  Yes, the trickle charger is on.   I am going to change the oil and filter before I bring them back to life.  Anything else I should look at?   Chains are clean and lubed.  Tank and fenders are polished.  All the lights work.  Tire pressure has been checked.

yes.

squirrels. they hide crap everywehre, and eat wire.

+1 on what ohgood said. A squirrel had a nice feast and subsequently defecated on/in my air filter last year.



Other than that check the tightness of fasteners, condition of all major parts, check tires for cracks, check fluid levels (brake, oil, blinker) ... Then wash it, wax it and enjoy another season

Can't wait!!!

Cheers,
J

QuoteA squirrel had a nice feast and subsequently defecated on/in my air filter last year.

Haha! I had found mice droppings in mine one spring.

thanks for all the replies. No varmits to worry about, even mice. We have no food or pet food in the garage to attract rodents.   Lots of bikes out today in vancouver.        

spring ....whats that???

QuoteLots of bikes out today in vancouver.   

Canada or USA? Do you ride a GS?

What sort of monster squirrels are you lot breeding over there?!

As my car is in the garage I was forced to take the bike, despite thoroughly sub-zero temperatures. The bike had a fit of backfire and a heavy reluctance to start, but once it (she?) got going we were okay, freezing flesh aside.

I've been counting the days ever since I stored it 

What is this "winter" you speak of....? 

   I think 'winter' is when it gets down into the 50's-60's and you wear a long sleeve T shirt

Quote from: pandy on February 18, 2008, 08:35:26 PM
What is this "winter" you speak of....? 

I hate you soo much 

Quote from: beRto on February 18, 2008, 09:00:48 AM

QuoteLots of bikes out today in vancouver.   

Canada or USA? Do you ride a GS?

Vancouver, BC    I ride a 2002 GS500 and a 2002 CBR 600

Well, have seen two bikes today, normaly here in Sweden there´s snow at least to the end of march.  GLOBAL WARMING! 

So now i have to adapt, and get my project bike ready much more early than the original plan. 

Quote from: waiho on February 18, 2008, 09:37:24 PM

Quote from: pandy on February 18, 2008, 08:35:26 PM
What is this "winter" you speak of....? 

I hate you soo much 

i'll second the flip-off on that one    50-60 degrees sh#t thats warm enough to unzip my my liner from my jacket ....

QuoteVancouver, BC    I ride a 2002 GS500 and a 2002 CBR 600

Cool! I live here too! Maybe I'll see you on the roads.

I'm the geek on a blue '95 wearing a high-visibility vest.  I'm not embarrassed by it... I'm a newbie!

Quote from: CBR JOCKEY on February 19, 2008, 12:05:21 AM

Quote from: beRto on February 18, 2008, 09:00:48 AM

QuoteLots of bikes out today in vancouver.   

Canada or USA? Do you ride a GS?

Vancouver, BC    I ride a 2002 GS500 and a 2002 CBR 600

hey i was thinking of moving back to vancouver so i can ride year round.  what is the rent like for a 1 bed in a non bump place around the greater van city area?

Quote from: ajaxgs on February 19, 2008, 07:09:52 AM

Quote from: waiho on February 18, 2008, 09:37:24 PM
I hate you soo much 

i'll second the flip-off on that one    50-60 degrees sh#t thats warm enough to unzip my my liner from my jacket ....

Quote from: pandy on February 19, 2008, 06:59:55 PM

Quote from: ajaxgs on February 19, 2008, 07:09:52 AM

Quote from: waiho on February 18, 2008, 09:37:24 PM
I hate you soo much 

i'll second the flip-off on that one    50-60 degrees sh#t thats warm enough to unzip my my liner from my jacket ....

back at ya!!!!