Geting ready to ride

[ezimmerman]

My CB 750 Has been stored inside for all of the Ohio Winter. I did not properly winterize the bike and have left the same fuel in the tank all winter inside of my house.  I am just wandering if before I take it back out and start it up if there are a few things I should do?  I was going to drain the fuel tank and put new fuel in in addition to some sea foam.  I wasn't sure if I should drain each float bowl also and then let them refill when I turn the fuel line back on after adding new gas?  Is draining the float bowls a must? Good idea? bad idea?  

Thanks!

[cdaiscool]

I'm planning on doing an oil change, drain/fill all gas, and run seafoam. Aside from that, check for any animal signs - messed up wiring, nests, etc.

Enjoy the ride!

[ezimmerman]

Thanks!

[jcarroll]

I would say try the sea foam first, it can't hurt. Mine sat for several years with only infrequent starts before I purchased it in Nov. It started and ran decent, had a float sticking occasionally. I didn't drain anything, I just topped off the tank and ran a couple cans of sea foam through it and it just seems to get better every time I ride it. It has almost eliminated exhaust popping, smoke and floats never stick now. Mabey I just got lucky. I'm an Ohio native too, good to see the weather turn more accommodating for sure!

[ezimmerman]

JCarroll, thanks. Yeah I'm pretty sure I have the far left float stuck so fuel squirts out of the bottom little drain nipple.  I believe a little tap or two should get it un-stuck though.  
Thanks

[LukeM]

For a 3.5 gallon tank, even at $4/gallon, you'll be out $14 for a full tank of fresh gas.  I'd drain the carbs and inspect the fuel for bad color or sludge and dirt.  Then put in 3-4 ounces of SeaFoam in the tank and top it off with fresh gas.  Run that tank as close to empty as you dare, and repeat the process with the second tank.

This should un-varnish the fuel system and carbs, and will help loosen up some carbon deposits on the piston tops.  I've seen some YouTube videos of people flooding their cars with SeaFoam just to make big smoke.  Back in the day, we used to drizzle transmission fluid down the carb throat when the engine was on high idle.  It worked well to decarbonize the heads and combustion chambers.  I am not suggesting you do this with your bike.  The SeaFoam treatment, done in moderation, is a better way to go.

Re: the carb issue.  You can try tapping the carb bowl with a wooden hammer handle and see if it frees up.  If it does, then you're probably OK, and the SeaFoam cycles will free it up more.  If not, you may have to pull the carbs and tear them apart and clean 'em.

Luke N

[ezimmerman]

Luke M,  Thanks I appreciate the help. That's basically what I was going to do.  I just wanted to double check and get a couple opinions.