Hi all, I'm about to begin recommissioning my recently purchased 2009 1098. The bike has 15k on the clock and has sat in the previous owner's house for the past 10 years. The previous owner prepared the bike for the road again around 6 years ago, but never completed any rides, and the bike remained off-road and on display in the house. The work completed was a full service, including belts. The bike has developed an engine management light after being stored for so long, and the diagnosis revealed an open circuit in the throttle idle. The bike runs and rides superbly, although. I have not had it on the road, the short test up the farmer's private lane has shown the basics to be on point, it starts, stops, idles, revs and sounds fantastic. List of actions: Investigate and resolve the EMG light Front fork service and seals replace cambelts Oil and filter service Clutch check Brake check New chain and sprockets New tyres Replace brake fluid Really looking forward to completing the work, giving the bike a full detail in the process and getting some seat time come the spring. All recommendations welcome, and I'll be documenting my progress here and on YouTube (shorts).
Congrats on the new bike, I’ve just got a 1098S too and I’m also documenting on YouTube! Although I don’t need to do as much to mine, but I’ve got a few jobs to do. Looking forward to following your work.
