Looking for suggestions on items that need to be addressed prior to firing up my motorcycle that has been in storage for about 7 years.
I want to get it running and sell it (buy more Porsche parts...). It was a great bike for it's time, but isn't my riding style anymore even if I was wanting to ride again.
So far I have:
-Cleaned 7 years of dust, corrosion and mildew. The bike looks great again, only 4 hours of detailing; now I recall how much I hated detailing a motorcycle.
-Changed the plugs; now I recall why I hated working on bikes (remove everything to get to a part).
-Attempting to remove the float bowl covers to spray any fuel residue out - more stuck/stripped scew heads.
-Removed air box and sprayed carb cleaner down the venturis.
-Stripped a screw head on the cover to my front brake fluid resivoir. I plan to flush both the brake and clutch fluids.
-Removed radiator, drained and installed fresh fluids.
-Drained old oil and added fresh stuff.
-Lubed and adjusted the chain.
-Plan to drain fuel tank, flush and replace fuel filter.
Once I have this done I figure I will give it a go at firing it up and running it around the block for a first run check.
Any other suggestions prior to firing/test ride?
Pick of the bike in progess of getting back on the road:
Thanks, Gordo