Will I be ok
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Trinity NC
3 hole change and top the fuel off with premium non ethanol. If you can’t find non ethanol use a good treatment. I do not see that anyone has mentioned it but a 2014 with 2,xxx miles will also need new tires. Not from mileage but from dry rot.
Bike looks great, congratulations on the purchase, welcome to the forum.
Bike looks great, congratulations on the purchase, welcome to the forum.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Change the oils in all three holes, would be the first thing to do and you know you have a good starting spot for the future. Gas is your last issue, that will go quickly with a few rides if starting up ok. I just find that pic of the plugs and filter look a little more miles on them that odometer show. Good luck
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 122
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From: Northern NJ
From the pictures, did your Street Glide have a performance air filter? The newer models come with a rain sock cover to prevent extra moisture from entering the intake. FWIW, I agree with the above, change all oils, new spark, get a rain sock from the dealer. Then enjoy!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Honah Lee
May have already been said but I use a kerosene syphon to pull out all the old fuel. Then you can look in and also can see old in a jar to see if it's necessary to remove tank
Looks like the original owner just drove it with no maintenance. But it's young and a year hurts nothing.
Looks like the original owner just drove it with no maintenance. But it's young and a year hurts nothing.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oxford, Nc
My Dyna sat for about 10 years and was treated like some museum piece by the aging lady owner who can't ride anymore. She started the bike every few months and fouled both plugs pretty badly. Your plugs look like "started and idled too long because somebody thought that was a good idea for the motor" syndrome."
After I got mine home, new plugs with the 3 hole oil change and it runs fine.
After I got mine home, new plugs with the 3 hole oil change and it runs fine.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Change plugs, brake fluid, drain gas tank slosh some fresh gas in there, 3 hole fluid change and ride it.
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Ontario,Canada
Checking the brake fluid for moisture and checking tires for cracks are an excellent idea....
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
You got a lot of good input here. I would suck out as much gas as I can and add premium fuel. Check brake fluid and change. It does absorb moisture. I would ride about 5-10 miles and get everything to operating temps, then change all three holes. I would give it a thorough going over and check as much as you can. Personally, I change spark plugs every spring, FOB battery every spring....cost is not much for peace of mind!!!
Good Luck and keep us posted!
edit..... also check battery. If original, replace it. If relatively new, clean the posts, apply some di-electric grease to the posts, and install some small star type lockwashers to the battery bolts. They can, and will, loosen. Just another safe thought.
Good Luck and keep us posted!
edit..... also check battery. If original, replace it. If relatively new, clean the posts, apply some di-electric grease to the posts, and install some small star type lockwashers to the battery bolts. They can, and will, loosen. Just another safe thought.
Last edited by Spartanden; Mar 5, 2022 at 07:51 AM. Reason: added comment