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So I just got back from a 9 month deployment. I went to my storage unit to check up on things and see if the yzf I am going to use as a donor bike would start. It sat for 4 years before I got it late last year. It ran fine after running carb cleaner through the tank and charging the original battery. I expected the battery to be dead when I got back. But to my amazement after turning the gas on and reconnecting the battery it fired after maybe 10 seconds of cranking. It settled into a smooth idle and was able to go off the choke after a minute or 2. Overall I would say this bike has proven itself amazingly resilient.

I approve of this message for two reasons. You made it home safely from a tour of duty. And the bike was pleasing for you.

Chris.

Thanks, jumping on the bike and going to get a burger always really sets the idea that I am home again. I was really surprised with how few issues the bike has had after sitting for 4 years, then an additional 9 months. I would have atleast expected the 8 year old battery to be dead.

NICE

That's so awesome, are you sure someone wasn't watching over your bike? I think god especially loves Yamaha riders. Lol

If anyone watched over the bike it was the big man. The bike was in a storage unit in washington, all my family is in oklahoma.