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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by twizted biker
been sitting 15 or 20 years in an unheated garage yeah do that, a year so don't waste the effort or the mess.

Op check the air in the tires, the oil level, make sure the brakes work, slap a battery in it and go. Don't overthink this, hasn't sat near long enough.

Agree ^^^^^^^^
 
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks Guys
I will pass along and see if we can get him back on the road ASAP
Paul
 
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