1000G won't stay running

[Guest]

After sitting for a few years, we are trying to get it started and running for the first time. We don't have a battery but all the electrical is running on a battery charger, I don't know if the bike will run when on just the charger, so if someone could clarify that, then thank you.

Otherwise, the bike doesn't seem to know when it wants the choke. It will turn over for a few seconds then die, giving it gas makes it rev a little but it still dies. If its not the battery, should my next step be taking the carbs off and giving them a good cleaning? Thanks you guys.

[Big T]

Yes

and a new battery

and any other maintenance you've overlooked

[JTGS850GL]

If the bike has sat for a couple years, then you need to consider a carb rebuild a must do event. Get a battery in there as well . The charger will provide a voltage but with a lot of noise that will cause issues. You may even fry components without the battery to filter AC components from the charger.

[leedutcher]

Carbs need to be cleaned/rebuilt, new oil, new oil filter (never know if gas gets in the oil over the years), fresh gas, good battery... hit the starter button