I have just been given a 1994 K75 (12k miles) that had been sitting for six years following a low-speed accident that injured the riders far more than the bike. The bike has only a slightly dinged gas tank and lost the right-side turn signals and mirror. The rider, however, was spooked and the bike was relegated to the garage.
I put a new battery in it (what the hell) and turned the ignition. All lights came on in the cockpit, including turn signals and ABS light, but otherwise the bike made no sound - no turn-over, no fuel pump activity, etc...
So, everyone, where do I start?
The fuel tank is cleeeeean, fortunately, so I will soon be checking the fuel pump. Fuel lines look fine - no gunk and no rot. I pulled the starter and cleaned it - bushings and starter motor were all in great shape, and continuity test was all good. The starter relay looks super clean - no corrosion on the contacts. Cable clusters and wiring look practically new, weirdly enough, so that suggests to me that it has weathered the storage fairly well.
I have only marginal mechanical skills, but I plan to enjoy this project. I know I have a lot to look at and a lot to do, but I'd like your thoughts on how to rank-order my approach to not only the ignition issue, but just getting the bike up and running.
Thanks, everyone.
Sean
Westminster, Maryland
seanhembree@gmail.com if you have contacts, links or suggestions outside of this forum.
I put a new battery in it (what the hell) and turned the ignition. All lights came on in the cockpit, including turn signals and ABS light, but otherwise the bike made no sound - no turn-over, no fuel pump activity, etc...
So, everyone, where do I start?
The fuel tank is cleeeeean, fortunately, so I will soon be checking the fuel pump. Fuel lines look fine - no gunk and no rot. I pulled the starter and cleaned it - bushings and starter motor were all in great shape, and continuity test was all good. The starter relay looks super clean - no corrosion on the contacts. Cable clusters and wiring look practically new, weirdly enough, so that suggests to me that it has weathered the storage fairly well.
I have only marginal mechanical skills, but I plan to enjoy this project. I know I have a lot to look at and a lot to do, but I'd like your thoughts on how to rank-order my approach to not only the ignition issue, but just getting the bike up and running.
Thanks, everyone.
Sean
Westminster, Maryland
seanhembree@gmail.com if you have contacts, links or suggestions outside of this forum.