Suzuki GN250 J Reg Restore advice

[grimesy88]

Hi there,

I would like to start by introducing myself. I am a 25 year old chap who has been driving (cars) for 8 years and have always had a passion for motorcycles but never had the chance or timing to pursue, until now... A friend has dearly given me a J Reg GN250 which seems to me to be in okish nick (not that i know what on earth i am talking about!.) I've attached a picture for completeness.

The bike itself hasn't been ridden or in fact started in 18 months but has however been stored under cover.

Yesterday a friend and I connected jump leads to a quad just to see what life came from it. All electrics seem fine and when pressing the starter button she attempts to start although sounding very very dry and that's where we left it as we didn't want to cause any damage to the engine.

So my question is, from your guys experience what would be your list of things to check/service?

I currently have in mind to: -

1.Bleed the fuel tank.
2.Drain any oil if any exists.
3.Check brake fluids.
4.Replace battery with new.
5.Ensure all lever cables are correctly operating.

I have 0 knowledge with Motorcycles but do have the understanding of how to maintain and service a motor.

[grimesy88]

Sorry not sure i attached image correctly.

See below.

https://i.imgur.com/U46Qm4B.jpg

[grimesy88]

Any ideas or advice anyone?

[Bezzer]

Take it you mean empty the fuel tank and replace with fresh petrol which other than checking the oil level is ok is all you need to do initially then just use jump cables to try and start it. You only want to know if it will start and run to decide whether it just needs a service or some more involved work doing, 18 months layup might go either way. Get a manual before you start to mess with it.
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