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mrlmd1 · 03-12-2012, 03:24 PM

If the tank was filled completely up to the fill neck, there was little air space in there to accumulate moisture and condensate. The gas should be OK.
When was the last time you had the oil changed? There shouldn't be any water in the oil, but the next time you store the bike for 4-6 months, change the oil BEFORE you store the bike so it doesn't sit with acidy oil in the engine all that time.
Did you have the battery on a tender or charger periodically to keep it topped up?
See if you can start up the bike when you are ready to ride, not before. You probably have to try and resurrect the battery or get a new one of that is unsuccessful. If you are due for an oil change, go for the first ride, then change it when you come home.

03-12-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Getting ready to ride If the tank was filled completely up to the fill neck, there was little air space in there to accumulate moisture and condensate. The gas should be OK. When was the last time you had the oil changed? There shouldn't be any water in the oil, but the next time you store the bike for 4-6 months, change the oil BEFORE you store the bike so it doesn't sit with acidy oil in the engine all that time. Did you have the battery on a tender or charger periodically to keep it topped up? See if you can start up the bike when you are ready to ride, not before. You probably have to try and resurrect the battery or get a new one of that is unsuccessful. If you are due for an oil change, go for the first ride, then change it when you come home.
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