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bike not run in 8 months

subway · 2006-03-24 18:35:32

hi, i havent run one of my bikes in about 8 months. does anyone know what i need to do before i start it up again? i didnt do anything before laying it up and its been sitting in a garage the whole time. its a 4 stroke if that makes a diffeerece thanks, sub

24-03-2006 7:35pm

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subway

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hi,

i havent run one of my bikes in about 8 months.
does anyone know what i need to do before i start it up again?

i didnt do anything before laying it up and its been sitting in a garage the whole time.
its a 4 stroke if that makes a diffeerece

thanks,
sub

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#2 24-03-2006 11:59pm

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Charge the battery, drain the tank, drain the carbs and clean them, change the oil and filter aswell!

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#3 26-03-2006 12:21am

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^ After doing above, turn the engine over for a minute or two with the kill switch on or the spark plug leads removed. No choke or throttle. This will help to circulate the oil before the engine fires. Will prevent needless wear.

You may need a new battery - the old one may not hold a charge.

Not your ornery onager

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