Bringing fazer 600 02 plate out of hibernation

[shieldr]

Hi

Looking to get my bike on the road after it has been lying in my garage for 2 years. Naturally I will be getting a new battery but would appreciate any tips regarding stuff to check before heading out.



Ta

[Val]

Welcome to the forum! Can we see the bike please 

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Hi

Looking to get my bike on the road after it has been lying in my garage for 2 years. Naturally I will be getting a new battery but would appreciate any tips regarding stuff to check before heading out.

Ta

That sounds scary I assume you have not hibernated it properly? Like full tank and Fuel Stabiliser Petrol Additive etc.

You need to start with the fuel. Remove the tank and drain all old fuel. If the tank was left empty it may got rust.

Lets hope not because the post will become very long 

I would replace the fuel filter.

Air filter may need service or just change it the cheap paper ones are £10.

Pull the spark plugs out and inspect them. If they look corroded then replace them.

Check the coolant level.

Change the oil. Over two years, chances are water has condensed out of the air and is now mixed in with the oil.

Once you get the bike running, change the oil again very soon, like after a week or two. It's going to pick up a lot of surface rust and crap from the inside of the engine since it has been sitting for so long. Highly recomended after you ride it for two weeks to change the coolant too.

Some people will put a small amount of oil into the cylinders when they take the spark plugs out to look at them. This will help lubricate the pistons since they've been sitting for so long. You don't need a lot of oil, maybe a teaspoon's worth or so. Any oil left in the cylinder will just burn out once you get the engine running.

Check and If you can change the brake fluid.

The bike may run pretty rough at first. Keep it running and it should start to smooth out after a while.

The brakes may be rusted into place as well. Ride around in circles in a large parking lot and keep accelerating and then applying the brakes over and over until everything works its way free. Should only take maybe ten or fifteen minutes tops.

If you like mending remove the brake pads and clean the calipers.

Clean the bike, and clean and lube/adjust the chain.

Grease at least the stands and pegs. Lubricate the seat mechanism. Lubricate the seat and ignition locks with graphite lock powder.

Check the tires. If unlucky they may got squared and may need change. You will find out whilst riding.

Finally you may need to clean/ballance the carbs. Try first without that.

And all other service maintainance checks and services the are listed in the service manual under major service  :lol

[sinto607276]

:agree
And remember to check all your nuts :eek

[shieldr]

Thanks for all the details here....a major help for me.  Looks like I have a small project on my hands.  Hopefully all is quite well as I got the bike in pretty good nick in May 13 as you will see from the attached pic.


The tyre certainly looks OK, not squared, and there is a couple of litres of fuel in the tank that looks clean.  Air & fuel filter, oil and sparks should not be beyond me and the bike is able to roll back and fwd in the garage so think no brakes seized on.


The drop of oil in the cylinders is a tremendous tip as I was worried about the cylinders lying for so long.


Cheers again for the excellent guide.

[shieldr]

another photo...

[shieldr]

and finally..

[sinto607276]

You know you could of posted all the pics at the one time?
Do as you did for first one, then just press add attachments again, upto 4 pics

[shieldr]

A right

[shieldr]

Bike taxed, mot'd, insured and running like a dream now. Am very happy now. Thanks again.

[Val]

you are welcome  and this is one sweet looking Foxeye in blue