new fuel, new plugs and it started first prod, no choke, no complaints. it idles nicely, gets up to temperature and stays there, goes well enough considering the small capacity and stops nicely. all good.
the not so good - both tyres were under inflated but the rear oozed pink goo from the valve when reading pressure and has a plug and various small splits in it. this will be replaced before i use the bike on the road. both forks smear oil over the stanchions when bounced and are very very soft! new seals and oil me thinks.
then it's a thorough service before tackling the cosmetics.