Spring start-up after winter storage???

[Bobiam]

Don't overthink this thing.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by Bobiam

Don't overthink this thing.

+1. Just turn the key!

[Jaak]

Have a 02 tip ... make sure the tire pressure is correct, oil level is good and battery is charged or has a fair charge. Start it up (which may take a few seconds) and let it idle for a bit. Need to ensure the oil has flowed for a bit and let it get to operating temp to burn off the water in the crank. Take it easy for a bit as you drive to the gas station to fill up on fresh gas. Tap the brakes a few times to ensure any rust has been removed and they will stop the car. Once it has fresh gas, go for a nice cruise foa a bit to awaken the car. Try not to drive it hard for a hour or so.

What I usually do is connect a battery charger and run it till the battery is 100% charged ... have a "inteligent" version. I have done this for over 11 years with my earlier 951 and for two years with the Beepster. May pull it out this weekend ...

[McDuff]

Thanks guys, appreciate the input. I had it serviced just before storage, even changed tranny fluid. Had trickle charger on it all winter, and did the steel wool in the tail pipe, pumped tires, even put a pan with charcoal in passenger area to absorb moisture! All ideas that came from this web site.

I will do as you suggest, turn the key and let it warm up. I just saw the comments regarding the oil being totally trained to the lower pan, and dry pistons, and did not want to launch the motor before I really got to drive it. Sounds like maybe overkill.

It's a 99 as I said, with 30,00 miles, gray on gray, and I am excited and get going. We live in cold weather also (Michigan), so we get about 5 months use, and it is about to start.

Thanks again for your input!

McDuff