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Old Jun 3, 2026 | 10:43 PM
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Long story short, neglected bike when put away, ate **** on my BMX bike earlier in spring and fractured my skull along with a TBI and nearly died, so I've been laid up for a few months.



Finally able to ride again, I go drag it out of the shed.

The thing starts without choke or a jump first crank(left battery connected) on old 9 month old gas. Felt like I had to share with you guys on this forum because it wouldn't be this reliable without many of the members here, reminded me of everything I've learned here.
 

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Thats a sweet Sporty. Glad it started up with no issues for you.
 
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Hard to kill an Evo Sporty, 9 months your results would be as expected. Glad you are back to riding.
 
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Nice bike ride safe.
 
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Glad you've healed up. That's great knowing you bike could sit that long and fire right up. I would have thought you'd have some pilot jet issues, but apparently not.

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