I need advice again

beezer · 07-22-2008, 11:26 AM

My friend/boss is contemplating buying his first bike. I found an 02 Yamaha 1100 cruiser with a windshield for $4000. It has 1300 miles on it and had it's first service done. It's been sitting for 3 years. We need to go look at it. I'm wondering if we just throw a set of jumper cables on it and start it or what? We know there's no lubrication in the cylinders. What do you do in a situation like this? Start it? Change the oil first? What? :-/

blowndodge · 07-22-2008, 11:45 AM

I'd change the oil first. If you jump it, know what your doing so you don't blow out some electrical componant. pull the spark plug wires and spin the engine 10 seconds then wait a minute, then 10 more seconds. Do this several times to pump the fresh oil up to the top end.

Then put the spark plug wires back on and start the bike.

cactusjack · 07-22-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by beezer

My friend/boss is contemplating buying his first bike. I found an 02 Yamaha 1100 cruiser with a windshield for $4000. It has 1300 miles on it and had it's first service done. It's been sitting for 3 years. We need to go look at it. I'm wondering if we just throw a set of jumper cables on it and start it or what? We know there's no lubrication in the cylinders. What do you do in a situation like this? Start it? Change the oil first? What? :-/

I'd remove the spark plugs and shoot a little oil into each cylinder, then shift the tranny to a high gear, then push the bike a few feet to run the pistons up/down a few times. Put the plugs back in, then hook up the jumper cables. Another big concern would be fuel. If gas has been sitting in the tank, carbs, etc for 3 years, it's turned to goo by now. Fuel system should be flushed (Seafoam?) and refilled with fresh gasoline.

blowndodge · 07-22-2008, 11:55 AM

You must be a fitness freek Scott !!! I'd just use the starter button

cactusjack · 07-22-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

You must be a fitness freek Scott !!! I'd just use the starter button

Yep, that's me. "cactus"Jack LaLanne.

Come on, do I LOOK like a fitness freak? I just figured that by manually rotating the crank and drivetrain, the oil will get circulated a little bit before they try to start it.

I think fuel is going to be a problem though.

beezer · 07-22-2008, 12:08 PM

I wonder if this job warrants flying you guys in?

cactusjack · 07-22-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by beezer

I wonder if this job warrants flying you guys in?

That all depends...would there be BEER?

beezer · 07-22-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by beezer

I wonder if this job warrants flying you guys in?

That all depends...would there be BEER?

ABSOFREAKINLUTELY ;)

dank · 07-22-2008, 12:31 PM

My son had the 650 version. Based on his experience over winter, the clutch plate may be locked up and need a good bit of force to break it free. Be careful about jumping it from a car battery. From a bike is OK, but with a car, don't run the car engine. However, 1100's have a good old fashion carburetor, so you can push start them fairly easily and then let the bike recharge the battery.

beezer · 07-22-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

All the fuel lines and gas tank will be varnish i feel, like CJ said earlier too. that will be more of a problem than the oil part. Tie it to a truck and tow it up to about 70mph and drop the clutch should free up the clutch plates also.

Maybe I can fly you in too and we'll get that little forked tongue of yours in there to clean those lines and pilot jets out. After I drag you at 70 it should be the right length at about a foot

Yellow Jacket · 07-22-2008, 02:54 PM

If you try the "tow it up to 70 mph and drop the clutch" method, please have some one following with two items. One, an ambulance, and two, a video camera shooting the whole scene. The video might make it onto the Tonight show with Jay Leno! :) :) :) :)

coldfingers · 07-22-2008, 04:27 PM

70, Ha! God I laughed! That was a good one!!! Can you just see that, Ha!

beezer · 07-22-2008, 04:33 PM

Damn, you'd think Doc was my beneficiary

My doublewide is your doublewide Doc ;)

blowndodge · 07-22-2008, 04:42 PM

What happens in doublesides stays in doublewides Beez !!!!!!

**billmac** · 07-22-2008, 04:44 PM

I bought a bike that had been sitting for about the same time. I would do what BD says. You can probably hear it run and shift thru the gears. But figure you will have to at least clean the carb and fuel jets before it will run right.

The bike I bought was a 4 cyl honda. Cleaning thoses 4 carbs was a two 12 pack job.

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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I need advice again I'd change the oil first. If you jump it, know what your doing so you don't blow out some electrical componant. pull the spark plug wires and spin the engine 10 seconds then wait a minute, then 10 more seconds. Do this several times to pump the fresh oil up to the top end. Then put the spark plug wires back on and start the bike. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I need advice again You must be a fitness freek Scott !!! I'd just use the starter button __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	I need advice again I wonder if this job warrants flying you guys in? __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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07-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	I need advice again My son had the 650 version. Based on his experience over winter, the clutch plate may be locked up and need a good bit of force to break it free. Be careful about jumping it from a car battery. From a bike is OK, but with a car, don't run the car engine. However, 1100's have a good old fashion carburetor, so you can push start them fairly easily and then let the bike recharge the battery. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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07-22-2008, 02:54 PM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	I need advice again If you try the "tow it up to 70 mph and drop the clutch" method, please have some one following with two items. One, an ambulance, and two, a video camera shooting the whole scene. The video might make it onto the Tonight show with Jay Leno! :) :) :) :) __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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coldfingers Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warren, MN. Posts: 166	I need advice again 70, Ha! God I laughed! That was a good one!!! Can you just see that, Ha!
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beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	I need advice again Damn, you'd think Doc was my beneficiary My doublewide is your doublewide Doc ;) __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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07-22-2008, 04:42 PM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I need advice again What happens in doublesides stays in doublewides Beez !!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-22-2008, 04:44 PM	#15
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	I need advice again I bought a bike that had been sitting for about the same time. I would do what BD says. You can probably hear it run and shift thru the gears. But figure you will have to at least clean the carb and fuel jets before it will run right. The bike I bought was a 4 cyl honda. Cleaning thoses 4 carbs was a two 12 pack job.
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