visione sinister
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I have a ducati that's been sitting around for over a year, without starting it, with a flat tire (that was the reason it started sitting) I never took the battery out either. The bike ran beautifully when I parked it.
I have a feeling that all the fuel in it has turned to varnish and the injectors are going to be clogged.
So here is my dilemma, I want to get this bike back on the road, I plan on changing the oil and filter; popping in a new battery and letting the chain sit in ATF for about a week.
As far as the fuel tank and injectors go, what would be the best way to clear them out? A friend of mine suggested letting diesel sit in the tank and letting the injectors soak in diesel for a while just to break everything apart and clear up the lines. obviously after the soaking period I would need to make sure ALL the diesel is out to prevent damage to the engine. Would this work? any more information would be appreciated!!
I have a feeling that all the fuel in it has turned to varnish and the injectors are going to be clogged.
So here is my dilemma, I want to get this bike back on the road, I plan on changing the oil and filter; popping in a new battery and letting the chain sit in ATF for about a week.
As far as the fuel tank and injectors go, what would be the best way to clear them out? A friend of mine suggested letting diesel sit in the tank and letting the injectors soak in diesel for a while just to break everything apart and clear up the lines. obviously after the soaking period I would need to make sure ALL the diesel is out to prevent damage to the engine. Would this work? any more information would be appreciated!!