Idle for a month...gettting back on the road

[RRDallas]

Greetings: hope everyone is having a happy, healthy holiday season. I need some basic advice. Fate has conspired against me, and I have not been on the R in over a month. Whether it has been work, illness, weather or family commitments -- but mostly weather, especially high winds and frigid temperatures -- I just haven't had a chance. It's covered in my carport, on a trickle charger. I am absolutely committed to reversing this trend and riding this weekend. Is there anything special that I need to do maintenance-wise after a brief layoff? I'd be interested to hear any of your time-tested routines.

[Green Hornet]

I believe not much. Just make sure that the tires are up. All the brake switches works. If you really want to get into it.

Push it around and work the brakes to get any surface rust off the rotor(oops thinking of my Guzzi ours are stainless I beleive), make sure the clutch is working and not stuck to fly wheel.

The fire it up and go for it.

Micky

[Boxer]

If its been sitting a month with a low fuel tank, you might want to put some high test stuff in before running it. Not that gas would go bad in a month, but condensation inside an empty tank will add water to your fuel and cause some temporary problems. Better to get it going good from the start.

[riceburner]

As said - just check everything is working ok, and the tyres are up to pressure. If the bike has been outside (covered or not) the advice about water in the fuel is good too.

Oh -and make sure you get at least 45 mins of good riding in, that will ensure any moisture in the crankcase is burnt off.

[towerworker]

Be sure to check the antifreeze in the radiators!

[rockstercliff]

I have never had a problem laying off for a month at a time,, due to work and travel schedules, I sometimes lay off for 6 weeks at a time. I keep it in the garage on the centerstand, use a bit of Seafoam regularly, and use a trickle charger. Always check the tires before taking the bike out if it has been setting

[nonskid]

Wow. A whole month! I won't get to ride till March (3 months from now) unless global warming really shows up, and I haven't ridden since 2 months ago. I have less than no use for winter. You should be good to go. I'm jealous