I just got my hands on a 1993 ZX11D that's been stored, uncovered, out in the elements for a few years. The last time it was started was a few years ago. I've got some work ahead of me and wanted to post my progress here as well as get advice and suggestions from members here.
Here's the list of things I've found so far:
Leak from a rust spot at the bottom of the fuel tank.
Choke lever not moving.
Front brakes and fork area are loaded with what appears to be caked up grease or oil.
Seat is heavily cracked up from weather exposure.
Piece of a screwdriver broken off in the ignition from when it got stolen several years ago.
Chain is rusted.
Needs a new battery.
That's my list so far. I'll update when I get a chance to give the bike a more thorough look.
In the meantime, I'm assuming I'll need to pull the carbs off and do a cleaning. Tank will need to have the old fuel emptied out and check for internal rust. I was thinking about patching the leak in the fuel tank with JB Weld for the time being and coating the inside of the tank with epoxy. I'm going to change the brake pads because they've been sitting for so long. Choke cable should just need some lubrication.
Any advice or suggestions in general are welcome.
Here's the list of things I've found so far:
Leak from a rust spot at the bottom of the fuel tank.
Choke lever not moving.
Front brakes and fork area are loaded with what appears to be caked up grease or oil.
Seat is heavily cracked up from weather exposure.
Piece of a screwdriver broken off in the ignition from when it got stolen several years ago.
Chain is rusted.
Needs a new battery.
That's my list so far. I'll update when I get a chance to give the bike a more thorough look.
In the meantime, I'm assuming I'll need to pull the carbs off and do a cleaning. Tank will need to have the old fuel emptied out and check for internal rust. I was thinking about patching the leak in the fuel tank with JB Weld for the time being and coating the inside of the tank with epoxy. I'm going to change the brake pads because they've been sitting for so long. Choke cable should just need some lubrication.
Any advice or suggestions in general are welcome.