Just picked up a 2014 Like and it only had 74 miles. Question

[mettyfish]

An older man bought this bike new in 14 and came down with a sickness. Olny had 74 miles when I brought it home yesterday. His son was selling for the father. Don't know tha history of the maint. Probably none but a new battery in March. Runs perfect as I drove it about 30 miles tonight and around half throttle. Would you all change motoroill and gear oil due to age? And what about break in. I would assume I need to follow some break in rules? Thanks for any help. Have not been on forum for years. Sold my People S a couple years ago. Good to be back. Thx, Mark

[jeeves]

I would change all fluids. Also check the fuel lines and all the other rubber lines and parts.

Even though the tires look like new, you will need a new set ASAP.



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[mettyfish]

Not sure on the tires. This scoot was parked in a garage it's whole life under a cover. Tires look brand new. Other opinions on tires?

[Neil955i]

Six year old tyres?  I'd run them, but check regularly for any signs of cracking, particularly on the sidewalls.  Scooters don't do too much in the way of speed (all sub-three figure) and braking and cornering forces are lower than on a motorcycle. 

If you're of a nervous disposition, change them out; I'd recommend Michelin City Grips.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Break in is no full throttle, change throttle setting frequently, load and unload engine gently....for at least 600 miles. Gradually increase speed over those 600 miles.
And, yeah give tires a good look....and remembering that most/many cars are running around on 6yr old tires.
Stig