New to the site and just picked up an 88 LT80. The machine is about as clean as they come, factory tires still have the nipples on them. The thing is, it has sat since probably 1989 with fuel in it. The carb is beyond rebuild, and petcock is froze up. Ive ordered a new carb, petcock, battery, reeds, oil injection block off kit, airfilter and a few other odds and ends. I still need a new fuel cap due to rust on the underside. Anyways what else should I do, check, clean, or replace before trying to restart this thing?
Thanks

 

Welcome! Someone will be along to help you that know a little better than I do about the LT80!

 

You should post pictures......almost new 22 year old machine.....kewl.

My son rides an 88.....

 

Ive got it partially torn apart now waiting on parts, but ill try to post some tomorrow.

 

Ya really! I gotta see this.

 

Pics pics pics!!

 

Despite looking new I would check the tires for dry rot.

Sometimes sitting for that long can do more damage than if it was periodically used.