Originally Posted by
skilsaw
1) If you only visit them once or twice per year, or your weekend rides consist of maybe a short ride around town, to the park, or the grocery store, and the bike is basically functional right now, you may be alright just riding it as is. It may not be what is "best" for the bike, but it is most practical.
I disagree unless the OP is willing to ruin all of the bearings in very short order. A relube isn't just "best" for the bike after all the storage time and neglect, I believe it's mandatory.