I have a buddy I have been trying to gethim out all summer last year and have been talking to him this winter on going to the state HOG rally. Well he wants to go but his bike has been sitting for at least 7-8 months with out being out. He said he tries to start it once and awhile I told him that’s not the best thing to do. But to the question Should he just Drain the gas and change plug's and check tires or should he bite the bullet and spend the time and money to have the Dealership do a complete service? (My Suggestion)..

BeerDaddy

 

Change all the fluids, including the fuel.

Very carefully inspect the tires for flat spots.

Lube things like cables and controls.

Check battery terminals for corrosion.

Check lights, brakes, and generally everything.

Go riding for a while. All is good. It's a motorcycle, not the space shuttle.

 

sounds like he's an owner, not a rider. Might want to have the dealer do it. It isn't good for oil to sit that long. You get condensation in the crankcase.

 

I agree with the above. Have a dealer check it over unless he feels he is qualified to do the service.

 

Thanks, I will have him talk to the dealer. Yea I think he is more of an owner then rider. I will try and get him back on the road this summer..