Need Advise...
Need some advise weither or not to change the oil and spark plugs on my bike. I just got back from Iraq and my bike has been sitting for a year. I changed the oil b4 I left and I don't know if I should change it again. The wife has turned it on and put in gear on a stand but I know that does no good for the bike.
Any advise would be appreciated!
JP
- 04 CBR 1KRR--***SOLD***
- 08 Ducati 1098--Termi exhaust
- 03 R6 (Track Bike)
MRA #286
FYI...it has 3k miles on it!
- 04 CBR 1KRR--***SOLD***
- 08 Ducati 1098--Termi exhaust
- 03 R6 (Track Bike)
MRA #286
I would change the oil for sure. Having it sit that long, im sure there has been moisture buildup. Especially if it never really got warmed up fullly from riding. As for the plugs, probably wouldn't hurt to change them either. I'm not sure what you have been doing in terms of gas, but I bet that needs cleaned out as well.
Casey D
Welcome back and thanks for your service (and your family's support) while you were in Iraq. You may want to consider a stem to stern check of your bike. There are several good books available at your local bookstore or on-line for basic motorcycle service.
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The gas is more of a concern than the oil and plugs. Did you use a stabilizer in the tank or drain it? Has the bike been garaged? If she fires up, ride it a 100 miles and then change the oil and filter. The plugs are fine.
John
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Originally Posted by FZRguy
I used the fuel stabilizer while I was gone and the bike has been garaged the whole time. She has turned on with no problem and I have tried to take it out, but it's to freaken cold.
I plan to take out tomorrow since it's going to be nice weather.
Thanks for the info/advise!
JP
- 04 CBR 1KRR--***SOLD***
- 08 Ducati 1098--Termi exhaust
- 03 R6 (Track Bike)
MRA #286
If she turned it on and let it actually reach operating temperature for a few minutes to bake the moisture out, then the oil is probably fine as well...
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Thanks all for the advice... I'm planning on taking it out this weekend and put some miles.
- 04 CBR 1KRR--***SOLD***
- 08 Ducati 1098--Termi exhaust
- 03 R6 (Track Bike)
MRA #286
Welcome back John. Are you going to be teaching again?
Jon
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I sure am...can't wait to teach again. What have you been upto? Any racing?
- 04 CBR 1KRR--***SOLD***
- 08 Ducati 1098--Termi exhaust
- 03 R6 (Track Bike)
MRA #286
Hope we get to teach together this year. You going to be at Lowry?
Nothing much just working and getting ready to buy a house.
No not yet. I'm taking the MRA race school in March. But I sold my bike so I'm kind of bike less. I'm borrowing my bro's 600RR for the class.
Jon
MRA #80
MSF Rider Coach
Sponsors: ABATE of Colorado, Aurora Honda, Vanmar Racing, Michelin, Woodcraft, Armour Bodies, GoPro
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