Its a miracle!
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Its a miracle!
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.
cb175 cafe sitting in storage
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock
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Re: Its a miracle!
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.
Chris.
Before(5/5/09)_____________After(5/5/10)_____________Way After(8/1/10)
1995 FZR600 Sold
2006 R1 Sold :-\
2009 Buell 1125R
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Re: Its a miracle!
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.
cb175 cafe sitting in storage
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock
Re: Its a miracle!
NICE
Duane...
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
Bike:
1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
Factory Pro Stage 1 Jetting | K&N Filter | Corbin Seat | ProTek Keyless Gas Cap | GSXR Mirrors
My Thread
Cage:
2005 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Arc AWD
THE WIKI IS YOUR FRIEND
THE SEARCH IS YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER
USE THEM!!
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Re: Its a miracle!
That's so awesome, are you sure someone wasn't watching over your bike? I think god especially loves Yamaha riders. Lol
92 fzr600 Vance & Hines edition, galindo f1 grips, Vance & Hines super sport complete exhaust, oem clutch with Vance & Hines springs, Piaa horn, Hella headlight, Vance & Hines power pak, passenger seat cowl, 07 r6 regulator, ballistic evo2 8 cell, JT 14 tooth sprocket, Joe Florida sportbike multi-color led kit, galindo bar ends,
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Re: Its a miracle!
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.
cb175 cafe sitting in storage
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock
88 fzr4/6, only the frame is stock