what to look out for on a 4 yr garaged fzs

[His Dudeness]

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It'll probably start with the new battery. Might not run 100% but it should start. I'd check the tank for rust and check the oil before trying to start it. The brake fluid will have to be changed too and the tyres are probably old and will need to be replaced. If you're keeping it I'd take the carbs off and clean them and change the plugs, oil and filter, air filter, then grease everything that needs grease, give the calipers a clean. Basically give it a good service.

cheers mate; I plan to sell it.

how do I check for tank rust - I'm shining a torch in and can see any but this does not necessarily mean it isnt rusty ??

new plugs, filters and oil at the ready.

dont want to get into dismantling the carbs if I can avoid it so will drop redex in first and see what happens.

brakes seem to work ok but will change and bleed as the fluid has been in there some years - good tip - thanks

Cheers
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You could check the fuel filter on it to see if it's gone a rusty colour. Take the tank off and slosh some new petrol around it and drain it out. Check if it's rusty. If it's not you should be fine. A new fuel filter wouldn't be a bad idea, they're only a few quid. If don't want to take the carbs off the fuel cleaner should do a good enough job. If you are taking them off there's a workshop manual in the download section. Brake fluid absorbs water over time so it'll have to be changed and the calipers will definitely need to be cleaned or they'll start sticking. The rear one especially. Have a look at the date stamp on the tyres but they're probably due a change now.