Sasquatch Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hi Folks I've just joined the site - I'm not a biker, but my other half is... She's just got herself a 2001 XVS 125, which has been sitting in someone's back garden for the past 4 years. I've got the owner's manual and have a fair bit of experience with things mechanical (although the last bike I worked on was a Kawi KH1000), but I wanted to check first for any advice before I start the "recommissioning" process. Also, when I say "has been sitting", I mean just that - it has not been run (or, in fact, moved) since early 2008... I appreciated that all the fluids will need changing, and that the tyres are probably suspect, despite having very little wear, but any advice (particularly about changing the oil - do I run it first to warm the oil up,or is that a bad idea for a motor that hasn't been run for so long, etc). All constructive advice will be greatly appreciated. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hi sasquash" [ isnt that a yeti] any way , drain the oil off first, be good to see whats all in there, post up in workshop , as this is newbe section, And that KH " would have been a Z1000. more like,,, kh [ kawasaki highway] were 2 strokes. and the largest being 750cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 to the YOC Sasquatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Well - got the air and oil filters fm my local Yamaha dealer. The oil and filters are now changed, and I've got a couple of new plugs to gap and put in. The electrics are fine - the battery charged up no problem after a few years with no use, and is holding its charge. Just need to check out the brakes and change the tyres - only a few thousand miles on them, but they are the originals, so are now about 12 years old - and then give it a damn good clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 8, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 8, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2013 Greetings sasquatch,,,good luck with the resurrection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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