MOT - yes get it done BEFORE you ride down.
Insurance won't be worth squat unless you have a valid MOT + tax
Cam belts - should be replaced if they are more than 2 years old (regardless of mileage), as a snapped belt would trash your top end and cost £££'s.
Petrol (unless drained off) may have dried out in carbs leaving them nicely gummed up in the process, and any left in the tank will be pretty stale. Draining/refilling and cleaning the carbs might be required to get the bike running ok.
Tyres, brakes, battery and chain could have suffered during long term storage, so worth checking carefully. I would also suggest getting the motor nice and hot and do an oil & filter swap, as I wouldn't fancy the prospect of a 600mile trip on 12 months+ old crappy lube.
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Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!
Last edited by gary tompkins; 18-05-2006 at 09:13 PM..
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