It's been sitting a while...
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 297
Likes: 1
From: Christiana, Tn
It's been sitting a while...
Been a while since I posted anything here, but keep lurking to stay up on things. Anyway, on to my question...I have a 2000 Road King carbureted with 50,000 miles that has been sitting for about 1 1/2 years. I know I know, but sometimes life gets in the way. Besides oil, primary, and transmission fluids what should I check/change before riding it again? It has been covered with a battery tender on the entire time, full tank of gas with stabil in it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 297
Likes: 1
From: Christiana, Tn
Thanks for the reply. I plan on replacing both tires, should have mentioned that in the previous post. I am very conservative when it comes to tires. What is your opinion on brake fluid?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 876
Likes: 65
From: CT
I'd ride it for a coupe hundred miles to use up all the gas in the tank, and heat up the oils enough to allow any moisture to "burn off". Then I'd change the fluids, and changing the break fluid is a good idea, and easy.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 187
Likes: 9
From: Midland, VA
Drain that fuel! If that is E10 gas in the tank you're probably looking at a carb cleaning/overhaul. E10 clogs the jets if it sits a long time, even with a stabilizer. The voice of experience.
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,712
Likes: 9,219
From: Snow Hill, NC
It would be well advised that a bike of that age have a good carb cleaning anyway, you will be surprised what is in there after that length of time, find a good Indy and let them do it, change all 3 holes, Brakes??. If it's been a long time , you know it needs to be addressed, do you wrench yourself at all on it?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
