Chaps
After a long absence from this site, I have returned to the fold, and keen to ride the bike. However, the bike has had long lay up - some 18 months or more - in the shed, with no use whatsoever. I am well aware this is disgraceful behaviour, and am also aware to check out brakes, tyres etc, but not so knowledgeable as to how to start the bike after such a long lay up.
My concern is that without any residue at all of oil in the bores, I may damage them on initial cranking over if using the electric start. The bike ran fine previously and is full of quality oil, but clearly it may have drained away significantly over the months. I though of squirting some oil down the spark plug holes? Also, is there an easy way of cranking the bike over without using the electric start.
Any other hints or tips much appreciated.
Cheers
Mark
After a long absence from this site, I have returned to the fold, and keen to ride the bike. However, the bike has had long lay up - some 18 months or more - in the shed, with no use whatsoever. I am well aware this is disgraceful behaviour, and am also aware to check out brakes, tyres etc, but not so knowledgeable as to how to start the bike after such a long lay up.
My concern is that without any residue at all of oil in the bores, I may damage them on initial cranking over if using the electric start. The bike ran fine previously and is full of quality oil, but clearly it may have drained away significantly over the months. I though of squirting some oil down the spark plug holes? Also, is there an easy way of cranking the bike over without using the electric start.
Any other hints or tips much appreciated.
Cheers
Mark