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mrtlc
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« on: April 14, 2019, 01:02:34 PM »
I picked up a 97 standard with 37,000. Been setting in the garage for two + years. Gas smells very old. I plan on draining the old and replacing with new premium and carb cleaner before I try to start it. Any thing else that would help? Thanks Terry
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2019, 01:16:48 PM »
I would remove the fuel tank and attach a much smaller aux tank/ fuel container just to confirm that it's not going to start.  That way you can fully drain and clean the bikes gas tank.  I think a carb remove and rebuild is in your immediate future
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2019, 06:55:11 PM »
Premium won't help over fresh regular fuel. Just a waste of money.
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john_berry
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2019, 05:01:47 AM »
I bought a bike that had been sitting for a few years. The bike let me know what needed work. The back tire had a blow out and the carbs needed to be rebuilt.
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