I have recently bought two pilots. An 89 and a 90. they were stored in a shed open to one side but generally have cleaned up well. on the 89 the steering is tight, real tight. I dissasembled the front and it appears the ball joints in the a arms are tight. i am injecting grease and moving them, they are getting better. what might somebody suggest to free them up? there is some corrosion in them. with unavailable replacement parts looking for tips and tricks.
On the 90 it was parked because it poppoed a piston. He said he ran new carb to lean. unfortunately he left it with the cylinder and head off, with a towel stuffed in it. I do not think much got in it but sure something must have. Might a person be able to flush out the case with diesel or something?
besides a full service what do I need to be aware of on bikes that have been parked for 6 years?
I have wanted a pilot for years. I have a FL250 I fully resored 4 years ago, and I have an fl350.
they sure are fun.