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I found a very nice wide glide 2006 with 0 mileage , actually never been filled with petrol, a friend bought it and didn't even register it, kept it in an AC conditioned room all those years, I wonder if anybody know what will be required to replace or fix before it is road safe.
this will give me a good idea how much I should pay for it.
appreciate any suggestions.
this will give me a good idea how much I should pay for it.
appreciate any suggestions.
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I'd start with squirting a lilttle light oil in each cylinder and let it sit over night. Then with the spark plugs out, crank the engine over for a few seconds or so.
Any fuel in the tank (you said it was empty, but I'd check) should be drained and filled with fresh. And I'd look closely in the tank for signs of any significant rust. Based on age, I would replace the fuel filter either before starting or soon after it is running. You will also need a new battery to start the bike.
Generally, oil is changed with the engine at full temperature. But considering the age (16 years), I'd drain the engine oil and replace the filter before starting the engine. Check the transmission and primary oil levels before starting, but after it has been ridden to get things up to temperature, I'd change all fluids.
Before rinding it, flush the brake fluid and verify there are no leaks and they work properly. Motorcycle tires should be replaced avery 5-7 years regardless of tread wear, so tires should be replaced before riding it more than around the block etc.
Paul
Any fuel in the tank (you said it was empty, but I'd check) should be drained and filled with fresh. And I'd look closely in the tank for signs of any significant rust. Based on age, I would replace the fuel filter either before starting or soon after it is running. You will also need a new battery to start the bike.
Generally, oil is changed with the engine at full temperature. But considering the age (16 years), I'd drain the engine oil and replace the filter before starting the engine. Check the transmission and primary oil levels before starting, but after it has been ridden to get things up to temperature, I'd change all fluids.
Before rinding it, flush the brake fluid and verify there are no leaks and they work properly. Motorcycle tires should be replaced avery 5-7 years regardless of tread wear, so tires should be replaced before riding it more than around the block etc.
Paul
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appreciate your input , in regard to the fuel tank and filter, this bike was never used before, could rust happen even without having the tank used at all ?
as for the oil dropped directly in the cylinders, I agree it's a good idea to avoid any scratches , specially when the cylinder rings been sitting on the same position for all those years.
thanks again for the support.
as for the oil dropped directly in the cylinders, I agree it's a good idea to avoid any scratches , specially when the cylinder rings been sitting on the same position for all those years.
thanks again for the support.
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The chance of rust is reduced by keeping it in a climate controlled space. But condensation can still occur if the temperature fluctuates much. Also note that the factory coats the inside of gas tanks, further reducing the chance for rust. But again, age is part of the consideration and I would want to check it after sitting that long.
As for the fuel filter, I'd be a little concerned about the filter material possibly breaking down over time. So these are things I would want to investigate and replace the filter as a maintenance item based on age.
Paul
As for the fuel filter, I'd be a little concerned about the filter material possibly breaking down over time. So these are things I would want to investigate and replace the filter as a maintenance item based on age.
Paul
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It was run at the factory and more than likely at the dealer during setup. So it definitely had some gas in it at some point. It really has "0" miles or the 5 or so that a typical new bike has? Either way you've gotten great advice and good luck with the bike.
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appreciate your help guys, this bike was shipped out of the USA to an international dealer, most likely no gas was in it as regulation for shipping, and I'm sure they didnt do anything in the arrival point... till today, also I'm sure it was kept inside a well controlled air conditioned room since then.
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