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    I know that this has been addressed before, but I couldn't find the right wording to do a search.
    I am preparing to start an 1100 F that has been sitting for years.
    It appears that all the fuel was drained from the tank and carbs, so I am hoping to get away with little carb cleaning time, (at least to start it).
    My question though, is regarding the motor itself.
    I will drain and replace the oil. I will turn it over a little with the plugs removed, but I don't remember from previous posts, what I want to add to the cylendars before I first turn it.
    I know some use Marvel Mystery oil, and I think some use automatic tranny fluid.
    Are we talking just a few teaspoons in each jug??
    I figure while I will let that soak a little, I can clean and grease the electrical connections.
    Input???
    Mike

    1980 SG "Angus"

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    Go to the pharmacy and ask for a syringe. Use it to squirt a few CCs of either motor oil or ATF in each cylinder. This isn’t necessary but it won’t hurt. I’d also ad a fuel filter. A dry tank is often a rusty tank and it doesn’t take much rust to make a float stick open.

    Don’t for get to check the middle and rear drive oil and go over all the engine mount and suspension bolts and make sure they’re all tight. Before you ride it carefully check the tires for cracks.

    Geezer
    Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

    The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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    • #3
      In the Miscellaneous Tips forum, there's a list of other things to consider:
      What to look for on a neglected XS/XJ 1100
      Mike * Seattle * 82 F'n'XJ1100 *

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