WoahThereThrottle Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hey y'all, I have a '98 vfr and I was wondering if you have any tips on what I should do before I start riding it again regularly. New coolant and oil? Turn off the fuel pump to just crank the engine a bit to get the oil flowing? Any ideas are appreciated. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted June 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2014 1 - Charge the battery 2 - Open the gas tank and see if the gas is stale - Smell it. Add fresh gas if possible. 3 - Start the bike 4 - Change oil and coolant if they are due to be changed only 5 - Go riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted June 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2014 A lot depends on where and how it was stored ,outside under a tarp in moist weather will make a huge difference in preparation to ride again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted June 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2014 A lot depends on where and how it was stored ,outside under a tarp in moist weather will make a huge difference in preparation to ride again . +1 If she's been dry, and away from ozone the only thing you really need to be concerned about is the fuel, and glycol-based fluids. Ad some fresh fuel with a bit of Seafoam, new brake fluid, new coolant, and go ride. If she's been exposed to moisture, and/or ozone (nearby electric motors) check the electrical system, and rubber parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Check the tires to see if they're dried out or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoahThereThrottle Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Great thank ya'll for the tips. What damage does O'zone do? I've heard mixed views with regards to the problems with old fuel. What damage can old fuel potentailly cause? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Check the tires to see if they're dried out or not. +1 9 months is not long enough for major none maintenance problem to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Check the tires to see if they're dried out or not. +1 9 months is not long enough for major none maintenance problem to develop. read that as 9 years. Guess it's time for bed. Don't get old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Check the air box for dead dear parts I mean rodent nests. They've been known to invade through air intakes and make themselves at home. Esp. if stored outside or in a detached building, esp. in winter weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Check the tires to see if they're dried out or not. +1 9 months is not long enough for major none maintenance problem to develop. read that as 9 years. Guess it's time for bed. Don't get old. My grandfather use to say " grown old is not for pu$$ies .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gradus Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 Crank her up, go for a local shake down ride and add some fresh fuel. Checking the air box for rodent nests isn't a bad idea since it's not uncommon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great thank ya'll for the tips. What damage does O'zone do? I've heard mixed views with regards to the problems with old fuel. What damage can old fuel potentailly cause? Ozone damages rubber, and can accelerate corrosion on metal. Modern fuels that contain ethanol can experience phase separation. The raw alcohol attracts moisture, and can damage plastic/rubber parts in the fuel system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 Nine months is not a lay-up in my world! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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