You might think about fogging the engine as well. Five months isn't that long a time but if you think it could be longer I would fog the engine with outboard spray fogger. Very easy to do and it will protect your cylinder walls and rings. Remove the air filter, start the bike and spray fogger into the intake of each cylinder. The bike will smoke like crazy and start to sputter. Shut off the bike and drain the carb bowls. I've used this method on my outboard engines for many years without any problems.
I would change to fresh oil.
Good luck and be safe on your deployment.
Last edited by Fishercat; 10/23/2007 6:51 AM.
