Servicing a Stored Bike

[HOLLYWD23]

Not sure if this is the right place for this so move if needed.
Long story short, I sold my Busa in 2006, the guy rode it for a few months then put it in storage where its been since I bought it back from him last month. My question is what all should I replace since its been up so long?
Also where is the best place for buying parts?

 

[sixpack577]

Tires, valve stems, brake fluid, brake lines, front and rear master cylinder rebuild kits, and calipers rebuilt(brake fluid eats everything over time).
Oil change, forks and rear shock should be serviced/fluid change(might as well do seals then).
Go over every fastener with a torque wrench.
Fuel pump and injectors likely need cleaned or replaced.

 

[Bumblebee]

First of all...welcome back to being on a Busa.

I take it the bike has sat since 2006?

If so, you are in for a long, expensive job to get it up and running again.

Depending on how the tank was stored, you may need to get it coated if there is rust in it....

Don't try to start it until you go over everything.

 

[sixpack577]

This^
Definately don't try to start it.
If the rings have stuck to the cylinder walls, the torque from the starter will break them!
Spray some penatrating oil into the cylinders, and rotate the engine by hand first.

 

[HOLLYWD23]

Thanks for the replies. I know its going to be a long process. I mainly bought the bike back for sentimental value.

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

Welcome to the forum @HOLLYWD23.

Consider sending that suspension to a builder for a rebuild or otherwise ordering parts from one in order to spring it for your weight and habits. Jamie Daugherty rebuilds the full suspension for about $750 including shipping.

 

[TallTom]

Not sure if this is the right place for this so move if needed.
Long story short, I sold my Busa in 2006, the guy rode it for a few months then put it in storage where its been since I bought it back from him last month. My question is what all should I replace since its been up so long?
Also where is the best place for buying parts?

You might want to buy an inexpensive endoscope. It allows to inspect the tank when emptied. The cylinders with the plugs out. If you don't see signs of water in your master cylinders, I'd just flush and replace the fluids.

Inspect cooling system fluids. A lot of people go years between coolant changes with no issues as long as the coolant was a mix rather than just water.

I would change your injector rubbers and see how the fuel and vacuum lines look.

Once running put a vacuum gauge on it and see what that looks like.

I'm not going to tell you to change just to change rubber. Inspect for sure. But if it was out of the elements they are fairly stable over time.

Tires have a date code. If still in date, I'd not just change until they act like they have say a flat spot or etc.

Good luck. I'll be doing mine soon. The old girl has been stored and I'll be right behind you.