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Old 27-Apr-2012, 17:42
Nordcapp Nordcapp is offline
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Help !! - Starting a bike after storing for 2 years

I have bought a 748SP that has been stored in a garage for 2 years and never been turned over. The garage was dry but the engine has some external corrosion on the sump etc. Nothing serious.
It was running well when put there - so full of oil. My thoughts on starting safely:
- drain and fill with new 20/50 fully synthetic plus filter
- new belts plus check rockers and valve clearances
- pour lots of oil into upper heads through rocker covers to 'soak' cams etc
- check all electrical connections
- put small amount of oil in cylinders and turn by hand
- turnover on starter motor to get oil circulating
Finally - after draining any fuel and refilling with new 98RON - fire it up !

Any comments, thoughts, ideas, please. It's a nice bike andI want to get it running without any damage

Last edited by Nordcapp : 28-Apr-2012 at 11:19. Reason: Need comments
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