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My ZX11D has not been run in more than a year. No fuel stabilizer was used. In addition to a battery charge, fresh oil, filter and fresh fuel, what steps will be necessary for a safe restart? I am assuming the carbs will need cleaning. Will the gas tank? It has more than a half tank of fuel in it still.
 
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