Motorcycle Make Runs (Make my bike run please!) Have a motorcycle that has been sitting around for a few years and wont run? Perhaps you come upon a motorcycle that wont run but you would like for it to run? SSU Motorcycle Service has over 27 years of experience in making all sorts of motorcycles breath life again. Every make run is treated differently. First the engine is analyzed to make sure it is in good condition. The fuel system and ignition systems are then checked and an estimate for getting your bike up and running is given to you. Because each "make run" may require different service to get it running again, we request that you make an appointment to bring the bike in for a diagnostic. We cannot give estimates over the phone because we need to see the bike in person so we can determine the route we must take to get the bike running.

FAQ(Frequently asked questions) My motorcycle ran when I parked it 10 years ago. Why is it not running now? Time is a bigger killer of vehicles more so than milage. When a motor vehicle is stored with fuel in its tank, that fuel will evaporate and it leaves behind a gummy varnish (see our carburetor page here). This varnish clogs up the fuel system and prevents it from running. Batteries will also discharge themselves and refuse to hold a charge (see our battery page here for more info). These will be the most common ailments that prevent it from starting. My tires looked cracked. Is that safe? Absolutely not. any rubber parts will dry up over time. Tires can become hard and crack which makes them unsafe to ride on. In most cases they need to be replaced. My motorcycle has been sitting in it with other fluids. Should this be a concern? Yes, brake fluid goes bad (see our brake page here) and so does coolant and oil. Over time they will break down and they should also be changed prior to putting the bike in service. Can you make my motorcycle run again? Its been sitting for XXX years. Without seeing it in person, no one would be able to answer that question. although we are confident we can get most bikes going again, not all are salvageable or cost effective to do so. We always recommend having us inspect it (free service) so we can see what we would be up against and go from there. How much does it cost to make an old bike run again? This greatly depends on its condition and how much work needs to be done to get it to a safe operating point. Again, without having a bike in front of you to see, it is hard to estimate a cost for it. We always recommend having us inspect it (free service) so we can see what we would be up against and go from there.

 

 

SSU MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CENTER
2930 RUCKER AVE
EVERETT WASHINGTON 98201
(425)263-9325

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