Viewing a motorbike that's been sitting for 2 years.

[cupraricky]

Heading with a friend on Fri night to view a bike that's been sitting for around 2 years. I know the history as its owned by a friend of mine. Before lying up it had full service and a new back tyre, its been under cover for the two years, on a stand.
Im bringing a power pack to make sure the electrics all work as the battery is toast. If he decides to go ahead and buy the bike, obviously it'll need a new battery. I was also saying an oil change, coolant drain and refill, fuel drain and refill, plug change would probably need done before riding.

Do you think thats all necessary or is there anything i have missed that need be considered?

Thanks

 

[Chris666]

Fresh brake fluid, good general clean inc calipers

Good feel of bearings + headstock

 

[Apis]

Check fork chrome for corrosion. Check the chain for tight links before you ride it.

 

[Lee]

Can bikes take the same powerpack you'd use on a car/bigger vehicle? Genuinely don't know, just thought I'd read something before.

 

[Dave..]

Heading with a friend on Fri night to view a bike that's been sitting for around 2 years. I know the history as its owned by a friend of mine. Before lying up it had full service and a new back tyre, its been under cover for the two years, on a stand.
Im bringing a power pack to make sure the electrics all work as the battery is toast. If he decides to go ahead and buy the bike, obviously it'll need a new battery. I was also saying an oil change, coolant drain and refill, fuel drain and refill, plug change would probably need done before riding.

Do you think thats all necessary or is there anything i have missed that need be considered?

Thanks

I always bring an edescope and check the bores better safe than sorry.
My `gut` is always the decider if it doesn`t feel right I walk away.
Good luck.

 

[Dave..]

Can bikes take the same powerpack you'd use on a car/bigger vehicle? Genuinely don't know, just thought I'd read something before.

I start most of them from jump cables from a car battery, no problems yet.

 

[Chris666]

Can bikes take the same powerpack you'd use on a car/bigger vehicle? Genuinely don't know, just thought I'd read something before.

Yes

 

[cupraricky]

I always bring an edescope and check the bores better safe than sorry.
My `gut` is always the decider if it doesn`t feel right I walk away.
Good luck.

Guts good on this one, as i say i know the owner and its well cared for its just been unused for a couple of years.

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

If its been kept in a warm and dry garage I would say you'll have no issues, if its been kept in a cold wet shed you may remove the cover to find a pile of rust.

 

[Apis]

I always bring an edescope and check the bores better safe than sorry.
My `gut` is always the decider if it doesn`t feel right I walk away.
Good luck.

!! That can't be too handy on a lot of modern bikes?

 

[Dave..]

!! That can't be too handy on a lot of modern bikes?

I don’t buy modern bikes. Any bike I buy I check.

 

[cupraricky]

If its been kept in a warm and dry garage I would say you'll have no issues, if its been kept in a cold wet shed you may remove the cover to find a pile of rust.

Dry yes, warm..... Not so much.

 

[Dusty]

Should be fine, will probably want all fluids changing and check the calipers as mentioned above. I'd also check the tyres anyway or flat spots or for any cracking if it hasn't been moved at all. As long as the price reflects any sort of work which needs done, go for it if it seems ok.

Good luck.