2006-10-05 08:44:53 · 18 answers · asked by forrestgumpjnr 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
OOYou would need to prepare the bike by reducing the tyre pressures, disconnect the battery, drain carbs of fuel if necessary, and if possible put the bike on a stand under the frame. You should also lubricate all metal parts.
On start up repeat the process and it should get you going.
2006-10-05 08:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by True B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't do it. The chrome and alloys deteriorate, the mufflers rot from the inside. The piston rings rust, the wheel rims go. The rubber walls of the tires keep aging.
People who store their classic cars pay someone to start them up and run the engines for a while every few weeks.
I would sell the bike, let someone have the pleasure of riding her. Ten years older I may want a different bike or I could recreate that dream machine.
What you are supposed to do is
-take the battery off
-protect the chrome and alloys
-lift the bike off both her wheels, deflate the tires
-take out the spark plugs and pour a little oil into each cylinder, put the plugs back
-empty the petrol tank and the carburettor bowls
-drain the engine oil (I think)
-grease the chain
-use a special storage cover, not just plastic.
2006-10-05 09:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed a lot of people say the fuel should be drained from the tank and carburetors and that is wrong! If you don't leave the tank full of fuel it will rust inside and if the carburetors are drained they will corrode. The best thing to do is to fill the tank to the rim and add fuel stabilizer then drain the carburetors and let them fill back up so the fuel stabilizer will get in them and just come back and start and run the bike periodically. If that hasn't been done after 10 years the tank and carburetors may have to be replaced if they are still usable you can buy a kit to restore the tank but the carburetors will need to be removed,disassembled and cleaned preferably in an agitating parts cleaning tank.
2006-10-09 03:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by barfoeng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to store the bike, just do this.
1.drain all the gas out, then start the bike, until it stops.
2. Spray WD-40 in the gas tank.
3.Put the bike on a frame stand to take the weight off the tires.
4. Wipe the tires with 10w oil, to avoid cracking tires.
5. Disconnect the battery and remove it or just throw it away, it will be no good in a year sitting.
Upon returning just fill with gas, replace the oil, buy a new battery then turn the engine over until it starts, run for 2 mins, turn off, let sit for 20 mins, start again.
2006-10-05 11:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to get it started:
Take the spark plugs out and pour a little bit of 2 stroke oil in the bores.
Clean plugs and check gap.
Drain fuel from tank and replace with fresh.
Replace battery, after 10 years it'll be shagged!
Drain engine oil and replace with fresh, ideally change filter aswell.
Turn engine over a couple of times without the spark plugs in.
If it has contact breakers (points) clean these and check gap.
Replace spark plugs, and try to start it!
Use a bit of 'Easy Start' to get it going.
If that doesn't work, then you're going to have to start investigating wiring, fuses, CDI box etc.
2006-10-06 04:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang, Dude! You've had to sleep on a motorcycle for 10 years! Apologize to the wife ASAP.
2006-10-05 08:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by savethegnome 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It looks like Keni has the answer. You would store it just like storing it for winter. I would drain the oil though. Upon startup, you may have to replace some of the seals, like the front forks. I would pull all the cables, drain the gas and carb bowls, these will have to be checked before startup for cleaning.
Or, like said before, sell it, let someone else use it for what it is made for.
2006-10-05 13:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to be so mean to a motorcycle???? They are not supposed to be laid up, laid down or get laid. They can be laid upon and laid over. Do what you should and ride it.
2006-10-06 06:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by henwilv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best is make sure you store it correctly. The best way is to get a vacuum storage bag which are available for bikes.
http://www.vac-bags.co.uk/bike.htm
drain petrol, change engine oil, over inflate tyres then store in vac bag, remove battery.
The bike being in a vacuum will be uneffected by the envirnment.
2006-10-05 21:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to get it running?
-A new battery.
-Drain the fuel tank (look inside, any rust or dirt, install an inline fuel filter).
-Add fresh gas.
-Get the carburetors cleaned (remove them from the bike and bring them to a shop to be profesionally cleaned).
2006-10-05 09:03:46 · answer #10 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋