Getting ready for riding season, BIG PROBLEM!!!!!

[adpeacock]

Hey everyone, you guys have been great about giving me Mod advice and ways to better enhance my ride and my riding ability.  Now here is a huge problem.  I am currently stationed in Germany and my bike has been in storage for just over a year due to work related problems.  Basically I have been away and I have a riding class in about 2-3 weeks to renew my MSF course.  I need some help or where to start with dewinterizing my bike.  I put Stabil in it to help the fuel from clotting and I replaced the oil just before the winter started.  I know I am going to drain the fuel and change the oil.  The vehicle was under a cover for the time being but since I didn't have access to a storage facility.  Should I replace the fuel lines?  I know I have to grease the chain and put it on stands and check the wheels again.  Please I need some advice.  I know this is last minute but thank you guys for everything.

[zarn02]

I would change the oil, and clean and lube the chain as you've said. Also give tension a check. Make sure and check tire pressure, and when the bike is on stands feel the tires to see if they've flat-spotted from sitting in one place for so long. I doubt they would have, but you know.

I would seriously doubt you'd need to replace fuel lines. You can give them a once over to check for splitting.

Make sure you have enough brake and clutch fluid, and that they're in good shape.

I would be a little concerned about the battery. Has it been on any kind of tender?

Other than those points I'd just give it the usual once over to make sure gremlins haven't crept in.

[Howie]

Over a year?  Besides the above, change the fluids also (brake and oil).  How old are the belts?  If the battery has not been on a charger you need one.  Cross your fingers on the fuel not being stale.

[Tekneek]

Yeah, unless the fuel lines have become hard, brittle or obviously dry-rotted, you'll be fine leaving them alone.