I'm getting a bike shipped here and can pick it up at the dock probably Monday

The problem is the bike has not been used in at least 3 months and the gas I don't think was drained nor was Stabil added.

Also, the carbs are gummed pretty badly and the seller advises me not to start the bike or else I'll just foul the plugs. [:'(]

But I need to get it home and I don't have a truck or trailer to tow it. [:@]

What advice can you give me fellow f2 owners? Thank You.

 

I had a similar situation exceptmine had been sitting for years. I rode it home running like crap. I knew I was going to change the plugs, filters, fluids, etc. anyway.
I did, however, have the opportunity to ride it around the guys neighborhood before decidingI could make it home. So if you live far fromwhere you have to pick it up,I'd suggestborrowing or renting a truck.

 

umm, take a can of ether and see if you can't get it poppin. If its far, or its a no go, probably going to have to find a truck. Either that or grab a bunch of tools and shade tree mechanic it. Take a backpack with your tools, new spark plugs, an empty milk jug, and some other portable container with some fresh gas in it. drain the gas out of the tank into the jug, try and start it with some fresh gas. If that won't float then pull a plug, and use your judgment from there whether you want to sit there and replace them. Course, actually being able to do this in a spot might be completely impractical in which case this isn't very helpful. But either way, good luck to you.

 

Idiot and Elmer thank you

The seller says the bike hasn't been sitting idle for too long, about 3 months and that the gasoline in the tank is not rusty or anything, it's still clear.

So fuel-wise I think I'm okay, and I think I will just try and ride the bike home.


Would it help if I added seafoam first before firing it up? Or would it not make any difference?

 

I'd add the sea-foam. It's not going to help you right away but it might help to clean things a bit as you ride it home.

 

Whats sea foam?

 

Thanks NotNY

Seafoam is a liquid you add to the gas tank and it cleans your carbs as you ride.

 

oh, is it good stuff?
and where do i get it?

 

I just talked to the seller agian, the bike is ready to be shipped to me!

I can pick it up Monday.

Also, he said when he was loading the bike about 3 dock workers asked him about it.

One asked if he could buy it another thought it was a '98

 

Seafoam is awesome, however, it works TOO good in some instances.

If there is ANY rust in your tank at all, even light surface rust, it will peel it right off and send it into your carbs... Had this problem already once!

Aside from that, after 3 months you would be surprised, there will probably be some tarnish in the float bowls.