storage

drstimpy · March 26th, 2010, 04:11 AM

I just bought a one owner 04 with 190 miles and a few years stored in a temperature controlled garage. I need to know what extra work will have to be done at the 500 mile service because of the long storage? Already sorted the issues from the bad gas by draining/flushing/cleaning whole fuel system and carbs.
Does the coolant have to go? how about brake and fork fluids? Brake lines?

Everything looks new and the bike functions very well.

thanks for any thoughts

PS Hagon shock was super smart money on this bike!

adouglas · March 26th, 2010, 05:46 AM

I'd take a close look at all the rubber on the bike. Rubber oxidizes and hardens with time. Every hose is suspect. So are the tire sidewalls. So are any rubber bits in the carbs (diaphragms).

All fluids should be changed.

My $0.02.

FrugalNinja250 · March 26th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Definitely flush and refill brakes and coolant, change the oil and filter (but don't use synthetic as the engine isn't broken in yet, especially the rings). While the coolant is out, squeeze the radiator hoses and check for cracks. Not likely to be any since sunlight and heat are the primary decomposers of rubber. Oh, and definitely get new tires. Tread rubber hardens with age as the elasticiser evaporate, and the stock Dunlops are considered to be junk anyway.

drstimpy · March 26th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Took delivery of my sport demons yesterday. Already noticed greasy oem tires on road.
Will give a good eyeball to hoses. Maybe now is time for stainless brake lines if that is a good upgrade for this bike. Although I have to admit the bike stops pretty well with good feel at present
thanks
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jonthechron · March 26th, 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'd take a close look at all the rubber on the bike. Rubber oxidizes and hardens with time. Every hose is suspect. So are the tire sidewalls. So are any rubber bits in the carbs (diaphragms).

All fluids should be changed.

My $0.02.

+1, my bike is an 09' and some rubbers are in an advanced state of deterioration...

CC Cowboy · March 26th, 2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'd take a close look at all the rubber on the bike. Rubber oxidizes and hardens with time. Every hose is suspect. So are the tire sidewalls. So are any rubber bits in the carbs (diaphragms).

All fluids should be changed.

My $0.02.

I second the motion.

mrlmd · April 2nd, 2010, 02:28 PM

Go easy on your new tires for the first 100 miles or more, they may be a little slippery from the coating on new tires coming out of the molds 'till that wears off.

March 26th, 2010, 04:11 AM	#1
drstimpy two wheels good Name: john Location: Wareham MA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 ex250 and 08 Triumph Sprint ST and custom calfee carbon race tandem Posts: 71	storage I just bought a one owner 04 with 190 miles and a few years stored in a temperature controlled garage. I need to know what extra work will have to be done at the 500 mile service because of the long storage? Already sorted the issues from the bad gas by draining/flushing/cleaning whole fuel system and carbs. Does the coolant have to go? how about brake and fork fluids? Brake lines? Everything looks new and the bike functions very well. thanks for any thoughts PS Hagon shock was super smart money on this bike! __________________________________________________ Some must watch while others must sleep

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March 26th, 2010, 05:46 AM	#2
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I'd take a close look at all the rubber on the bike. Rubber oxidizes and hardens with time. Every hose is suspect. So are the tire sidewalls. So are any rubber bits in the carbs (diaphragms). All fluids should be changed. My $0.02.

March 26th, 2010, 06:27 AM	#3
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Definitely flush and refill brakes and coolant, change the oil and filter (but don't use synthetic as the engine isn't broken in yet, especially the rings). While the coolant is out, squeeze the radiator hoses and check for cracks. Not likely to be any since sunlight and heat are the primary decomposers of rubber. Oh, and definitely get new tires. Tread rubber hardens with age as the elasticiser evaporate, and the stock Dunlops are considered to be junk anyway.

March 26th, 2010, 07:42 AM	#4
drstimpy two wheels good Name: john Location: Wareham MA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 ex250 and 08 Triumph Sprint ST and custom calfee carbon race tandem Posts: 71	Took delivery of my sport demons yesterday. Already noticed greasy oem tires on road. Will give a good eyeball to hoses. Maybe now is time for stainless brake lines if that is a good upgrade for this bike. Although I have to admit the bike stops pretty well with good feel at present thanks Posted via Mobile Device

April 2nd, 2010, 02:28 PM	#7
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Go easy on your new tires for the first 100 miles or more, they may be a little slippery from the coating on new tires coming out of the molds 'till that wears off.