BMW S1000r not ridden for 9 months...
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My S1000r has been sat warm and dry in my garage for about 9 months. I've had a knee injury so the bike has not been started, let alone ridden during that time. There are probably a heap of steps I should have taken to look after it better, but I just haven't.
Biking friend #1 says - major problem, will need to have fuel system drained completely (whatever you do don't try to start it) & new fluids all round. Tyres will have perished/deformed. Hoses may need to be changed etc etc etc. Get BMW to come and collect it - they will agree that a whole lot of work is required before it is safe to be ridden.
Biking friend #2 says - rubbish, it's a modern fuel injected bike with modern fluids etc.It's been kept dry and out of harm's way. Just charge the battery, pump up the tyres, brim the tank and take it for a gentle/decent test ride being watchful for any signs of problems.
Both have owned and ridden bikes for years. Neither is a fully trained and time-served mechanic. To some degree their answers reflect their personalities...
In the usual way. I'd be interested in the views and experiences of PH'ers. Thank you in advance...
Biking friend #1 says - major problem, will need to have fuel system drained completely (whatever you do don't try to start it) & new fluids all round. Tyres will have perished/deformed. Hoses may need to be changed etc etc etc. Get BMW to come and collect it - they will agree that a whole lot of work is required before it is safe to be ridden.
Biking friend #2 says - rubbish, it's a modern fuel injected bike with modern fluids etc.It's been kept dry and out of harm's way. Just charge the battery, pump up the tyres, brim the tank and take it for a gentle/decent test ride being watchful for any signs of problems.
Both have owned and ridden bikes for years. Neither is a fully trained and time-served mechanic. To some degree their answers reflect their personalities...
In the usual way. I'd be interested in the views and experiences of PH'ers. Thank you in advance...
If the garage is warm and dry as you say:
Get it up on paddock stands, blow up the tyres, check the running gear looks good.
Check the oil and fluids
Start it and warm it gently
Fill it with fresh fuel as soon as you can
Ride the bloody thing.
Being inside in the warm and dry is a lot different to leaving a bike outside. If the tyres are getting on, replace them, but I'm sure you can judge from your memory how they feel to the touch and their general condition since laying the bike up.
Get it up on paddock stands, blow up the tyres, check the running gear looks good.
Check the oil and fluids
Start it and warm it gently
Fill it with fresh fuel as soon as you can
Ride the bloody thing.
Being inside in the warm and dry is a lot different to leaving a bike outside. If the tyres are getting on, replace them, but I'm sure you can judge from your memory how they feel to the touch and their general condition since laying the bike up.
Friend 2 should be promoted to best friend. Friend 1 should be sent to play with the other mummies in the school yard.
Just check the tyre pressures and enjoy the ride.
I’ve got a few bikes sitting in the garage that haven’t turned a wheel since October, one has done less than 300 miles and not ridden since July. It started first time last week and is ready to go.
All will get tyre pressures checked and that’s it before ridden hopefully this weekend.
Just check the tyre pressures and enjoy the ride.
I’ve got a few bikes sitting in the garage that haven’t turned a wheel since October, one has done less than 300 miles and not ridden since July. It started first time last week and is ready to go.
All will get tyre pressures checked and that’s it before ridden hopefully this weekend.
Assuming your not trolling. Biking friend number 1 is a clueless 
. 9 months not 9 years. It will be fine, check your air pressures and think about changing oil in the future, petrol may have degraded a bit but not to the point where it's useless, either way just so regular top ups for 150 odd miles if your concerned.
. 9 months not 9 years. It will be fine, check your air pressures and think about changing oil in the future, petrol may have degraded a bit but not to the point where it's useless, either way just so regular top ups for 150 odd miles if your concerned.Thank you all. Seems pretty clear cut!
Charger is running now, although the battery seems to be alive anyway. I'm going to give it a thorough clean and check over in the morning, and then take it out for a ride. If I don't post here tomorrow evening you'll know that friend #1 was right after all.... ;>
Charger is running now, although the battery seems to be alive anyway. I'm going to give it a thorough clean and check over in the morning, and then take it out for a ride. If I don't post here tomorrow evening you'll know that friend #1 was right after all.... ;>
meridian said:
You are all being far too polite about the views of Friend 1......
Yep...its 9 months later, so its fooked...you need to buy a new bike....on the knock, and dont dare own one out of warranty, you never know whats going to go wrong with it .......or maybe not...modern cars run oil thats good for 2 years and warrantied by manufacturers......perhaps check battery (it starts) and tyre pressures (not flat) then ride it....then give it a good service at your leisure
WindyCommon said:
Biking friend #1 says - major problem, will need to have fuel system drained completely (whatever you do don't try to start it) & new fluids all round. Tyres will have perished/deformed. Hoses may need to be changed etc etc etc. Get BMW to come and collect it - they will agree that a whole lot of work is required before it is safe to be ridden.
Can I have this chap's number? I'll be his mechanic, sounds very profitable. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff