NGWClub®, Inc.

'75 GL1000
Been sitting for 5 months. Left fuel tank full but checking today was almost completely empty.
Added gas to tank.
Will crank and run very rough for only a matter of seconds. Discovered quite a bit of gas on the floor coming out of the header/muffler connection left side.
Float stuck??
Having to charge battery overnight and will tap on carb bowls before trying to start tomorrow.

Thanks

check oil level. If high, change oil. Pull and clean plugs. Crank 0ver with plugs out for ten revolutions. Install plugs. Start engine. Go for a ride bringing engine up to operating temp. Turn off fuel when you park it

Caution !!!
if you crank the engine over with sparkplugs removed, be 100% sure the RH handgrip Engine Control Switch OFF/RUN/OFF is turned OFF, FIRST !!!

In addition to the above I would add that you put/hold a rag over the open spark plug holes before you crank it,, you will be amazed at how far any gas in the cylinders will shoot when the engine is cranked..