What would you do to properly revive a bike sitting for years. - SOCALSPORTBIKES.ORG

logroller · 05-09-2018, 06:20 PM

So what's the consensus on reviving a fuel injected '03 GXSR750 on stands for a few years? No previous issue, just ended up on the stands and left to fend for itself with some old treated gas. Although the treatment was worthless as it was in there a long time too.

What's the to do list:
1. Change fluids - oil, radiator (flush it too), brake fluid, and gas
2. Check and change plugs
3. Squirt some oil in the spark plug holes to lube the top. Opinions???
4. New tires
5. New battery
6. Flush out the any old gas
7. Cleaning injectors. Hmmm???
8. Check wiring for damage
9. Pull brake pads, clean, check pistons for wear.
10. Check brake lines and test brakes before getting on the open road
11. Clean and grease axles and steering stem bearing (maybe)
12. Turn the motor over, listen for sounds, look for tailpipe smoke
13. What else am I missing???????

zrx12dan · 05-09-2018, 07:22 PM

Your biggest problem will probably be the fuel system. Unless you used a fuel stabilizer for ethanol fuels the fuel will have gone funky. Did you run it after adding the stabilizer so it made it into the injectors and pump? I would drain the fuel and replace with fresh gas and try starting it. If it won't run cleanly after a nice warm up then it's injector cleaning time.

Adding a tiny bitof oil to the top end won't hurt but I would just crank it over a bit with the plugs removed. Too much oil can cause a hydraulic lock. The combustion chambers are really small so it doesn't take much to over do it.

Everything else sounds like good. Maybe plan on a caliper rebuild since the seals are old and time hasn't done the rubber any good, especially if they are original.

paul13131313 · 05-10-2018, 01:37 AM

All of the rubber is suspect. Suggest a visual fine tooth combing of all for cracking & disoloration. Don't forget rubber blocks in rear wheel and tires.

logroller · 05-10-2018, 12:10 PM

It was treated with Stabil, but went well beyond the 12 months for that stuff. Old fuel was pulled from the tank, but not the little bit in the rest of the system. Gotta feeling some Seamfoam might be needed to help remove any green gas build up.

Brake pistons were replaced by me some time back.

logroller · 05-10-2018, 12:13 PM

Hmm, hadn't thought of the rubber wheel blocks. I have never heard of anyone changing those either, but I'll check them out.

rgbeard · 05-10-2018, 12:54 PM

SeaFoam is a friend of mine.

Mr. Blue · 05-10-2018, 04:10 PM

Personally, I'd change the oil, drain and fill the tank, and call it a day. The KTM I just bought had been sitting for over a year (maybe longer?) on un-stabilized fuel and started right up... well, after I put a new battery in it.

After you get it started, do tires, brakes, etc as you see fit... depending on how well it was stored in the first place.

logroller · 05-11-2018, 02:58 PM

Stored by me in the garage

05-09-2018, 06:20 PM	#1
logroller Member Join Date: May 2018 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 16 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): the kind with 2 wheels same as the first	What would you do to properly revive a bike sitting for years. So what's the consensus on reviving a fuel injected '03 GXSR750 on stands for a few years? No previous issue, just ended up on the stands and left to fend for itself with some old treated gas. Although the treatment was worthless as it was in there a long time too. What's the to do list: 1. Change fluids - oil, radiator (flush it too), brake fluid, and gas 2. Check and change plugs 3. Squirt some oil in the spark plug holes to lube the top. Opinions??? 4. New tires 5. New battery 6. Flush out the any old gas 7. Cleaning injectors. Hmmm??? 8. Check wiring for damage 9. Pull brake pads, clean, check pistons for wear. 10. Check brake lines and test brakes before getting on the open road 11. Clean and grease axles and steering stem bearing (maybe) 12. Turn the motor over, listen for sounds, look for tailpipe smoke 13. What else am I missing???????
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05-10-2018, 01:37 AM	#3
paul13131313 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 70 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2013 Fury 2015 Repsol SP	All of the rubber is suspect. Suggest a visual fine tooth combing of all for cracking & disoloration. Don't forget rubber blocks in rear wheel and tires.
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05-10-2018, 12:13 PM	#5
logroller Member Join Date: May 2018 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 16 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): the kind with 2 wheels same as the first	Hmm, hadn't thought of the rubber wheel blocks. I have never heard of anyone changing those either, but I'll check them out.
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05-10-2018, 12:54 PM	#6
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05-11-2018, 02:58 PM	#8
logroller Member Join Date: May 2018 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 16 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): the kind with 2 wheels same as the first	Stored by me in the garage
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05-09-2018, 07:22 PM	#2
zrx12dan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Arizona Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 368 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2010 Yamaha R1 2002 Kawasaki ZX12	Your biggest problem will probably be the fuel system. Unless you used a fuel stabilizer for ethanol fuels the fuel will have gone funky. Did you run it after adding the stabilizer so it made it into the injectors and pump? I would drain the fuel and replace with fresh gas and try starting it. If it won't run cleanly after a nice warm up then it's injector cleaning time. Adding a tiny bitof oil to the top end won't hurt but I would just crank it over a bit with the plugs removed. Too much oil can cause a hydraulic lock. The combustion chambers are really small so it doesn't take much to over do it. Everything else sounds like good. Maybe plan on a caliper rebuild since the seals are old and time hasn't done the rubber any good, especially if they are original.

05-10-2018, 12:10 PM	#4
logroller Member Join Date: May 2018 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 16 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): the kind with 2 wheels same as the first	It was treated with Stabil, but went well beyond the 12 months for that stuff. Old fuel was pulled from the tank, but not the little bit in the rest of the system. Gotta feeling some Seamfoam might be needed to help remove any green gas build up. Brake pistons were replaced by me some time back.

05-10-2018, 04:10 PM	#7
Mr. Blue Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Beach Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 460 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Yamaha: R6, XSR900, WR250R Triumph: Tiger 1200 Honda: VTX Kawasaki: Z125	Personally, I'd change the oil, drain and fill the tank, and call it a day. The KTM I just bought had been sitting for over a year (maybe longer?) on un-stabilized fuel and started right up... well, after I put a new battery in it. After you get it started, do tires, brakes, etc as you see fit... depending on how well it was stored in the first place.