12-06-14, 10:04 AM
Hi Rogwy.
will try & answer some of the questions you raise:
1 Optimate-try connecting to a known good battery-(yourcar?) to check working or not ( a weak battery should show the red light on charger).
2 if battery has been allowed to remain flat you may find the plates have "sulphated"-hence "focced"ie New Battery needed
3. Fuel: Remove old fuel from tank-either syphon or better still lift & remove tank & drain contents.
Carburettors-drain float chambers-screw on side of each one.
You may get away without having to strip carbs-which is a bit of a pain to put it mildly!
Once youve got the bike running check brake action/drive chain& sprockets/ tyre condition & pressures. Tyres have a life of about 5 years from manufacture date shown on sidewall as eg 3807-translates as week 38 year 2007. Prob best to do an oil and filter change also change brake fluid-should be done every 2 years. Change engine coolant
Let us know how you get on.
will try & answer some of the questions you raise:
1 Optimate-try connecting to a known good battery-(yourcar?) to check working or not ( a weak battery should show the red light on charger).
2 if battery has been allowed to remain flat you may find the plates have "sulphated"-hence "focced"ie New Battery needed
3. Fuel: Remove old fuel from tank-either syphon or better still lift & remove tank & drain contents.
Carburettors-drain float chambers-screw on side of each one.
You may get away without having to strip carbs-which is a bit of a pain to put it mildly!
Once youve got the bike running check brake action/drive chain& sprockets/ tyre condition & pressures. Tyres have a life of about 5 years from manufacture date shown on sidewall as eg 3807-translates as week 38 year 2007. Prob best to do an oil and filter change also change brake fluid-should be done every 2 years. Change engine coolant
Let us know how you get on.