Neglected garaged FLTRI

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Nov 26, 2017 | 11:14 AM

#11

cwsharp

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From: Utah

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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00

with a 14 year old bike thats been siting its time to go over it. fuel lines tires bushings mounts cables hoses and electrical.

Yep... everything that is 'rubber' deserves a very careful review.

Nov 26, 2017 | 12:08 PM

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larsfum

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From: On a Lake, not far from the Gulf

I would drain the old gas out. Charge the battery & have it load tested. Then put a little fresh gas in and see if it will fire up first. If she starts shut her down immediately. Then do a three hole oil change, plus brake fluid, and fork oil. Check the date on the tires. If they are old, or suspect swap them out. Add some seafoam into the tank, and add more gas, and take her for a ride. Deal with any other issues as they pop up.

Nov 26, 2017 | 12:25 PM

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groupw

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From: along the Front Range in Colorado

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Originally Posted by Just Mike

The sludge in the pan that is exposed to atmosphere is in no way indicative of what is going on inside your case.

....... why is there enuff oil dripping from the machine to be able to be called 'sludge in the pan' ?

Nov 26, 2017 | 12:35 PM

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heavymetalthunder

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From: Kansas City, Missouri

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Originally Posted by hbsoldier3

I would do as some have suggested above, the fluids, battery, oil filter, and gas. Then see if it will fire, if so, then I would change all the rubber fuel lines, cables,and brake fluid.

I'd do all the above plus check the tires for flat spots and age. If over 5 years old I'd be changing them before riding to much.