after a bikes been standing a long time........

matlow · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

What will need fixing/replacing?

I inherited a hornet in 2001 (1998 model) which i used for 6 months after passing my test. i quickly moved on to more sporty steeds but due to sentimental reasons i kept a hold of the hornet. So the bikes been under a cover in the garage for the last five years.

My brother has his test next month and is going to resurect the beast!

so far i know it will need a pair of tyres, a new battery and an oil change but anything else i should do??
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carsounds_dan · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Karma :

coolant, brake fluid, check the calipers havent seized...
o and fuel.. always good to have
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Brakes will be very important. They might seem like they work fine at first, but be careful, if you use them hard and they decide to sieze, it's going to hurt.
Fuel in the carbs may have sat and turned a bit weird, maybe need flushing out. Usually fine though, perhaps chuck a bit of red X in there.

Chain and sproket can be tight-spotting, meaning it wont run freely around the cogs. Take a look over it.

As said about tyres might need replacing.
Check spark plugs to.

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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

i took a bike once that had been standing outside in the garden for 24 years (Suzuki A100). New plug, New tyres then MOT'd it and rode it!

matlow · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

Cheers guys, as he'll be riding it he can pay for it all, never considered the brakes siezing :O

i'm quite looking forward to getting it running again, havent rode a naked for yonks.
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Hornet 600, CBR600F, 929 blade, 07 R1, R1200GS, 09 Blade, 750 SRAD, ZZR1200, 954 Blade, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati 749s

matlow · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

damn i.e. and refresh buttons!
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Hornet 600, CBR600F, 929 blade, 07 R1, R1200GS, 09 Blade, 750 SRAD, ZZR1200, 954 Blade, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati 749s