So I have a DL650 K4 which was sitting outside for seven years. After losing a job last year I developed an itch to get it back running. So after installing a new battery, tank, new fuel pump, cleaning the fuel line, starter/kill switches, some more minor stuff here and there, yesterday it ran for the first time. Solid stable rpms in idle, throttling, everything. Clutch catches, gears go up and down. Sounds dry though - desperate for fresh oil.
Today I'll drink to Suzuki engineers, what a great bunch of lads.
Can’t go wrong with a Japanese bike. A few suggestions I’ve not seen yet for ya good buddy; new tires, new air filter, fresh suspension fluid is usually forgotten about, check spark plugs. Those rotors look surprisingly good but always good to check the pads too. Good it starts but make sure she stops too haha. Ride safe.
