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.
Nice work. I’d be sure to take a close look at those tires. Stay safe out there!
By now they are reaching about 15 years, so for sure are hard as woodpecker lips. I’m slowly eyeing something more practical for city rides.