diff --git a/src/emu/imagedev/floppy.c b/src/emu/imagedev/floppy.c
index a568ce37422..71e59fcf437 100644
--- a/src/emu/imagedev/floppy.c
+++ b/src/emu/imagedev/floppy.c
@@ -295,6 +295,9 @@ void floppy_image_device::device_start()
 	ready_counter = 0;
 
 	setup_characteristics();
+
+	save_item(NAME(cyl));
+	save_item(NAME(subcyl));
 }
 
 void floppy_image_device::device_reset()