First start in more than 18 months

[MarkShelley]

I fired up my 850T for the first time since Spring 2020 today. I had drained the float bowls before storage. She literally fired up first prod and is running lovely. That is a relief! I haven’t done many miles on any of my bikes during this time. As I retire in March I think I will put her back on the road for the coming year and see if I use her. Kayaking always seems to get preference these days!

 

[MarkShelley]

Took her for a spin today. She is running spot on. You really do know you have a motor beneath you on these beauties!

 

[elgringo]

That's a lovely looking bike. Have fun!

 

[timeandtide]

Very nice!

 

[jonnie comet]

MS - You drained the float bowls, did you also drain/refill the tank or did she start up OK on the old fuel? Just wondering as I've started up bikes on old fuel despite the re using old fuel.

That's one lovely motorbike.

 

[longdog]

That is a lovely looking bike indeed! I do like these Guzzis ��

 

[MarkShelley]

MS - You drained the float bowls, did you also drain/refill the tank or did she start up OK on the old fuel? Just wondering as I've started up bikes on old fuel despite the re using old fuel.

That's one lovely motorbike.

I just drain bowls or run until it stops with taps off and store with full tank. I have never had any fuel related issues starting after a
long period of storage. If it goes over 2 years I would probably drain it off an refill with fresh fuel. I would just put the old fuel in my car.

 

[jonnie comet]

I just drain bowls or run until it stops with taps off and store with full tank. I have never had any fuel related issues starting after a
long period of storage. If it goes over 2 years I would probably drain it off an refill with fresh fuel. I would just put the old fuel in my car.

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