Saintman Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi all, hope this is the right forum.I have a 2011 Honda cbr600f that’s been sitting in my garage for about a year and a half that I want to get back on the road. What is like to need changing/replacing to get it back on the road?I’m guessing it will need a new battery and fluids but will it need new tyres or anything else?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 hello and welcome. I expect someone will be able to help soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exportmanuk Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hiengine oil certainlyBrake fluids recommendedTyres. Personally I probably would replace them but it really depends on their condition, how worn how old and the state of the rubber. Have they held the pressure or are they flatCheck everything works particularly brakes both stopping power and releasing so the wheels can turn freely ( Calipers not sticking ) and all lights horn etcDrain any fuel and replace with newBattery depends try recharging it first and see if it hold the charge and that it will start the engine.If all good then a short test ride. If you have not ridden for 18 months take it easy you may not be as good as you thought you once were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Welcome to the forum. A lot really depends on the conditions in your garage . If its reasonably warm and damp free then only the things that have changed since the day you rode it in will need to be addressed. It's got fuel injection, which I know very little about, but at least you won't have gummed up carbs to sort out . Fresh petrol is an absolute must and it might be a good idea to flush out the fuel pump if possible. Unless you have kept it on an Optimate you will need a new battery . Tyre condition and pressure will definitely have to be checked. You would be wise to carefully check the brakes for rusty pistons and stale fluid so the callipers will have to come off and the system bled . Apart from checking the air box for mouse nests, that might be all you need to do for now ,but as I said , without knowing the storage conditions and the state of the bikes maintenance schedule when it came off the road , only you can decide what actually needs doing . As an after thought, I would be aware that the clutch might have become dry , so an oil change would not only ensure that the level is correct it would possibly let a bit of oil pour over the clutch basket upon re filling. ( Depending on engine design ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I was actually going to say “you lucky bast*rd”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKERDAD Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 As said well come to the show . The last owner of my bike parked it up for ages. And it cost him a small fortune to get it back him to scratch. Brakes tyres oil stuff above . But once it was done . Well.worth it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 That you will need to get a MOT means you may as well get to a garage, get it serviced and then the MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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