Time to wake up a sleeping bike. Need advice.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Thanks guys. The two outside garage walls are insulated drywall with exterior brick. The door has good insulation and seals. We get snowy, cold winters here occasionally, so condensation in a warm garage could be an issue. Bottom line though, there is no rust on the bike or anything else in the garage.
Now that I know what to do, I just need to find a weekend with enough free time to follow-up the start with a good thorough servicing and tire change.
I hope the insurance company won't gouge me too badly for a 2nd bike on the road. I am the only licensed rider in the house, but we pay through the nose for insurance here.
I really appreciate the advice from you all. I will update the thread after I get her started.
Now that I know what to do, I just need to find a weekend with enough free time to follow-up the start with a good thorough servicing and tire change.
I hope the insurance company won't gouge me too badly for a 2nd bike on the road. I am the only licensed rider in the house, but we pay through the nose for insurance here.
I really appreciate the advice from you all. I will update the thread after I get her started.
Thanks guys. The two outside garage walls are insulated drywall with exterior brick. The door has good insulation and seals. We get snowy, cold winters here occasionally, so condensation in a warm garage could be an issue. Bottom line though, there is no rust on the bike or anything else in the garage.
Now that I know what to do, I just need to find a weekend with enough free time to follow-up the start with a good thorough servicing and tire change.
I hope the insurance company won't gouge me too badly for a 2nd bike on the road. I am the only licensed rider in the house, but we pay through the nose for insurance here.
I really appreciate the advice from you all. I will update the thread after I get her started.
Now that I know what to do, I just need to find a weekend with enough free time to follow-up the start with a good thorough servicing and tire change.
I hope the insurance company won't gouge me too badly for a 2nd bike on the road. I am the only licensed rider in the house, but we pay through the nose for insurance here.
I really appreciate the advice from you all. I will update the thread after I get her started.
Keep in mind those of us that gave you tips did not do it for free, we demand pics when you get her back on the road LOL
Good luck to ya and I hope she fires right up with little trouble
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
I expect they will want a grand for the second bike. The policy on the first bike costs me over $1100 (CAD) per year. That's for a middle aged man with a clear driving record, no accidents, no charges, completion of a recognized rider safety program, 34 years with a motorcycle licence, and two trucks and a house insured with the same insurance company. For a 12-month policy in a 6 month riding season!
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Keep us in the loop on what happens. Would like to hear if it fires up. I bought a 1955 ford F600 been sitting for years. had a in line gas filter that I replaced, new 6 volt battery pulled it about 200' it started I drove it home (6 miles)