List of Parts I Should Buy After Not Riding for a Few Years

**Spike** · 10-08-2011, 05:16 PM

Hey all, it's been 4+ years since I last rode and I want to get the bike back up and running again. I have a list of parts that I'm thinking I should definitely replace/purchase but I wanted to see if you guys think I'm missing anything else. Also, since I've been out of the game, I'm kind of out of the loop as far as what's good for each category. Care to help a fellow rider out here please?

Battery
Tires
Chain
Sprocket(s)
Oil
Oil Filter
Brake Fluid
Radiator Fluid
Sta-Bil or siphon fuel
Fuel Filter
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires

Is there anything else that I'm missing or have on the list that I shouldn't worry about? Please let me know so I can up and running again.

**Championr6-476** · 10-10-2011, 06:49 PM

might as well add a new helmet to the list - chances are yours might need replacing. also may want to consider freshening up your suspension fluids too.

**tamer** · 10-11-2011, 01:07 AM

check/grease/replace the wheel bearings.

**DangerDog** · 10-11-2011, 12:54 PM

Make sure you insepct your brake lines as well. After 4 years of sitting I'd be a bit skeptical of riding on those brake lines (if they're stock rubber lines.) May want to replace them with some aftermarket steel braided lines. Also may want to do a rebuild on your master cylinder(s).

**nightrider05** · 10-12-2011, 05:19 PM

Also, I wouldn't even bother trying to run the fuel thats in your tank. Stabil won't make the octane level go up, and even if you had put it in before storage stabil only keeps the fuel good for up to a year at most.

**Dream13x** · 11-12-2011, 12:11 AM

Not sure if your model has a carburetor but if it does, have the carbs cleaned for sure

**kered** · 11-20-2011, 12:35 PM

might as well sync them too

**silversun262** · 03-15-2012, 12:55 AM

+1 for breaks and riding gear. I am reviving a 05 with 30K miles after a year sitting on stands covered. Replaced the following

new rotors and pads
flushed all fluids
new gas and oil
regestration and insurance

refurbished chain and sprockets (not too worn and pretty new)
sync throttle bodies
clean air filter
greased all joints
and generally went over every nook and cranny.

Good to hear you are getting back to riding. Be patient do it right the first time. The road isn't going anywhere.