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Why do motorcycles often stop running after long-term storage?

Why do motorcycles often stop running after long-term storage?

Why do motorcycles often stop running after long-term storage?

Many motorcycles are parked up running perfectly well.

Months or years later, they refuse to start.

The cause is often something simple.

Old fuel can block carburettors.

Batteries go flat.

Electrical connections can corrode.

Tyres, seals and rubber components can deteriorate.

The longer a motorcycle sits unused, the more small problems can build up.

That's why recommissioning a motorcycle properly is often more important than simply trying to start it.

Have you ever brought a long-stored motorcycle back to life?

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