Resurrecting a dead bike

[duke]

Hi Team,

In 2010 I abandoned my trusty bike (2004 Rockster, but posting here for the larger number of eyes and brains) to the elements.
For period of time the bike didn't even have cover.
I know, shame on me ...

I have read number of articles and watched number of videos on how to try to revive a bike after such neglect.
I am fairly wrench-friendly and have decent set of tools, automotive torque wrench and a few other goodies.
I however have never done much bike maintenance and all the stuff I read and have seen is just parts of the whole thing.

Therefore I am going to post what I can think is the logical order of things and seek opinion from the stalwarts here:

Wash the bike.
Drain the tank, swap fuel filter, replace gauze on the pump, swap fuel clamps inside the tank, swap fuel hoses.
Clean the airbox, replace air filter (not sure if it was K&N and can just clean it).
New battery.
Carb-clean the injectors, test for spray pattern. Have the injectors professionally cleaned if necessary.
Drain and replace engine oil (how would I do that with cold engine???), new oil filter, drop some new oil in the cylinders through the spark holes, check the valve clearances, inspect the spark plugs (they should have hardly done any mileage), replace if necessary.
Disconnect the new battery, attempt to fire the bike engine with my car's battery (90Ah brick, can take some cranking). If successful reconnect the bike's battery.
Drain, replace and bleed ABS - control and brake circuits. Need to purchase the BMW part to make the 'bleeding' tool.
Drain and replace gearbox oil.
Remove the tyres from the bike, take to fitter to replace (I have 'expired' valve stem, can't even ride to the fitter).
Wash the bike, ride to MOT station, notify DVLA (DMV in USA???) and pay 'road tax' tax, ride.
Drain and replace the engine oil (and maybe gearbox oil) again soon - after 250, 500 or 1000 miles?!?

Did I miss something important?
Got the order wrong?
Said something stupid?

Please don't be afraid to shoot me down in flames and point out the error of my ways, I have thick skin.

Thanks

Frank

P.S. I forgot - add previously bought Power Commander once the bike is known to be running well.

[riceburner]

I'd start by turning the key and pressing the button to see what happens...... you never know... it may fire up!

[peels]

^that! Maybe drain the tank first, then push the go button. see what happens.

also. no brake bleeding tool "needed" at least for me, I do it the old fashioned way, making my son squeeze the brake lever for me.


sitting outside. my main concerns have all been covered in your list, and then some.

let us know how it goes.

[sweatmark]

Hi Team,
In 2010 I abandoned my trusty bike (2004 Rockster, but posting here for the larger number of eyes and brains) to the elements.
For period of time the bike didn't even have cover...

Patina is cool.

If it was me, drain tank, fresh gas, new battery, fresh fluids i.e. 6K service, and ride.

[peels]

Hi Team,
In 2010 I abandoned my trusty bike (2004 Rockster, but posting here for the larger number of eyes and brains) to the elements.
For period of time the bike didn't even have cover...

Patina is cool.

If it was me, drain tank, fresh gas, new battery, fresh fluids i.e. 6K service, and ride.

^ you know, my wife has been pestering me, saying I should just get a new bike. But I like knowing that I'm the one who put all the scratches and dirt(miles)on it. I'm not ready. Ill get one when this one has been used enough, and stops making me smile.

[riceburner]

Hi Team,
In 2010 I abandoned my trusty bike (2004 Rockster, but posting here for the larger number of eyes and brains) to the elements.
For period of time the bike didn't even have cover...

Patina is cool.

If it was me, drain tank, fresh gas, new battery, fresh fluids i.e. 6K service, and ride.

^ you know, my wife has been pestering me, saying I should just get a new bike. But I like knowing that I'm the one who put all the scratches and dirt(miles)on it. I'm not ready. Ill get one when this one has been used enough, and stops making me smile.

That.