Hi Jamski if you start your own thread in the Newbie section you will get a lot more views rather than posting in the how to load pictures thread
Hi Jamski, Welcome to the forum. Where to start.... I would guess its a fuel issue. Has fuel been left in the tank? Remove and replace with fresh. If The tank has rust it may need cleaning. Cider Viniger Is good i beleve. I have fitted an inline filter .Dont try and start theses bikes unless the battry is good or theres a chance of the sprag clutch getting stuck (common fault on the 900s) Carb clean may be needed as they get can get gunked up if fuel is left in them for long periods. Keep a lookout for the the smell of fuel or leakage from the air filter as if the floats get stuck it will bleed into the airbox and or the Engine oil. Good luck.
Hi Havit, and thanks for the info/advice. I'm hoping to get it fixed, seems like a big job and I have my fingers crossed that there are no issues with the sprag.
You would know if the sprag was stuck the starter wouldnt disengage. I am not a mechanic, but took on a project Thunderbird 900 and stripped it down. The hardest part of removing the carbs is getting the airbox out of the way . Just disconnect the throttle cable and choke cables, lossen the jubilee clips on the rubbers both sides of the carbs , push the airbox back as far as you can and rock the carbs loose and slide them out.
And prepare for the air to turn blue. Done my airbox a few years ago. What idiot designed it like that. Should be shot.
My birthday gift to myself this week. PS It's not even my birthday.... View attachment Peter ST900.jpg