+1 on brake maintenance. I'd also adjust the valves which is easy on the SOHC motors as they use rockers. Clean and check the chain for rusted links. Check the charging system, and clean up the electrical connectors.
Allen Thomas On May 2, 2015 3:50 PM, "Javier Garcia" <[email protected]> wrote: > If you didn't drain the bowls the carbs are likely gummed up, so you might > need to give them a good clean. As Pauls said, check your tank for rust and > your tires. I would also bleed the brake fluid and add a fresh one. > > On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM, David B <[email protected]> wrote: > >> So, I bought my 1982 Nighthawk CB650 about 4 years ago, but it's been >> sitting in my shed for about 2+ years. I've only owned one other bike - an >> '82 Suzuki GS650, and although I worked on that one..a lot...I would like >> some advice on any basic maintenance I should do *before* I start riding >> again. I'm starting with a new battery & an oil change. Any suggestions >> will be appreciated. Thanks! >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
