MichYamaha
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It's about that time of year.
I'm the type of rider that preps my sled for storage in the spring and doesn't lift a finger on it until fall. What are some thing I need to do to get the sled ready for this upcoming season?
I looked for a tech page on this but didn't see anything.
I'm the type of rider that preps my sled for storage in the spring and doesn't lift a finger on it until fall. What are some thing I need to do to get the sled ready for this upcoming season?
I looked for a tech page on this but didn't see anything.
SpartaSXr
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Clear the mice out first. Just kid'n 
Pull the carbs and clean them using compressed air and carb cleaner, the green junk in there is real bad for the motor. Remove the jets and blow through the passages until clear. Blow your primary out as well as the secondary with compressed air. Pull the primary apart and check the weights for dams and low spots. Replace if needed. Pull suspension and inspect closely for cracks or bent parts. Check idler wheel bearings and replace if bad. Grease cross shafts on the suspension, straighten if bent. Eyeball the carbides and replace if worn. If they still look so so, run em for the first few trips then change them out. Pull the dip stick in the chaincase and inspect the magnet at the end for filings. If there are only a few and the oil level is up to the line you are probably OK. If there are many shavings and splinters, pull the cover and inspect the chain and gears for wear. Also adjust the chain tension. Check the exhaust doughnuts for blow outs too. Seems I never even notice these going bad but have replaced quite a few over the years. The one thing I worry about the most is that damn bearing behind the spedo housing on the drive shaft. Seems the water clears the grease out and they need repacking every fall. Sure is a pain but then you wont be the one on the side of the trail broken down ! There is no place like home to do preventive maintainence. Be prepared when the snow flies and enjoy !!
Pull the carbs and clean them using compressed air and carb cleaner, the green junk in there is real bad for the motor. Remove the jets and blow through the passages until clear. Blow your primary out as well as the secondary with compressed air. Pull the primary apart and check the weights for dams and low spots. Replace if needed. Pull suspension and inspect closely for cracks or bent parts. Check idler wheel bearings and replace if bad. Grease cross shafts on the suspension, straighten if bent. Eyeball the carbides and replace if worn. If they still look so so, run em for the first few trips then change them out. Pull the dip stick in the chaincase and inspect the magnet at the end for filings. If there are only a few and the oil level is up to the line you are probably OK. If there are many shavings and splinters, pull the cover and inspect the chain and gears for wear. Also adjust the chain tension. Check the exhaust doughnuts for blow outs too. Seems I never even notice these going bad but have replaced quite a few over the years. The one thing I worry about the most is that damn bearing behind the spedo housing on the drive shaft. Seems the water clears the grease out and they need repacking every fall. Sure is a pain but then you wont be the one on the side of the trail broken down ! There is no place like home to do preventive maintainence. Be prepared when the snow flies and enjoy !!
MichYamaha
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I need to disassemble my carbs?? I used Stabil and ran it through the fuel system before storing it?
I would still clean them, its easy and cheaper than a rebuild. Maxdlx
BlueIronRanger
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clean the jets, I've used stabil in the past and it never fails that I have atleast one plugged jet every fall when I start it up.
MichYamaha
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Cool - thanks
I run Stabil through mine before summer storage as well. Last year I didn't clean the carbs, but this year I intend to. SeaFoam helps a little bit, but taking them apart is the best way to do it.
TopGunnSrx
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I ran stabil in my srx ran it out of fuel still went to start it this fall pto side carb was plugged. Cleaned all the carbs reassemble changed my reeds Fired right up. But Sparta covered about everything!
lol our pre season prep is to check lvls brgs cahnge the plugs and go. of course we run our sleds during the summer and spin the track up. usually use a whole tank of gas during the summer. longest time i have between fuel stops
SpartaSXr
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Fall conditioning is nothing on a non-power valved sled. Those damn power valves make a mess and the stuff does not come off your hands for days ! It a good idea to get a good feel for the sled and how it works anyway. I know the dealer will never perform all the checks I mentioned so its up to you if ya really want a dependable sled to ride. Heck some guys just buy new every two so they dont have to get down and dirty. Thats always an option !! Good luck with your decision.