restarting bike after shipment
![William Riccardi](https://www.airheads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/abc-logo-190x190-1.png)
New to airheads and new here. Anything special need to be done to restart an R90/S that was drained of fuel for shipping? Do you run 87 octane in these motors? Easy to reconnect battery? Thanks!
![John Ehrhart](https://www.airheads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/abc-logo-190x190-1.png)
Surely someone with vastly more knowledge will weigh in here, but I even I know you don't want to use 87 octane! I would try for ethanol-free as well.
Battery connections are easy, but just be aware the terminals are pretty close to frame tubes.
You are in for a good ride!
![Eric Morales](https://www.airheads.org/wp-content/uploads/ultimatemember/2712/profile_photo-190x190.jpeg?1722055402)
Posted by: @william-riccardiNew to airheads and new here. Anything special need to be done to restart an R90/S that was drained of fuel for shipping? Do you run 87 octane in these motors? Easy to reconnect battery? Thanks!
Welcome sir. I echo what John posted. Avoid ethanol fuels if you can. I do however pump 87 octane but it's also 100% here in Oklahoma. If you don't have that option, get the highest octane you can. Whats a few dollars more when you have a small gas tank. Enjoy your new toy.
V/R Eric
![James Strickland](https://www.airheads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/abc-logo-190x190-1.png)
When connecting a battery, I attach the positive lead first, ground lead second. That eliminates the potential for a spark when working with a wrench in a tight space with battery current ready to strike.
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