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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Hey Guys its time to ride again. I moved about a year ago and my bikes been in storage the whole time. What do I need to do to get it going again? The battery is out of it and very dead. Any suggestions on what else should I do besides a new battery?

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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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It depends on what you did to prep if for storage. For me it would be check the tires and other things on the pre-ride checklist.
 
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Check the gas tank for water condensation.
 
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If you didn't change the oil now would be the time. Next do a complete preride inspection and do it again. Then get your butt in the saddle and ride.
 
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