storing my sled

I figure if we all summerize our sleds now, then murphy's law will kick in and winter and lotsa snow will return. I can only hope anyways!

But everyone is a tad different. Here's what I usually do/ hope to do. The really good mechnics will take everything a step further....

1. Fog engine. There are numerous ways to do this. Use a good fogging agent.

2. Since we have non-oxygenated gas still available here in MN, I fill my gas tank all the way full and add lots of Sea Foam. I also ensured to run the engine a bit beofre I fogged it to be sure lots of Sea Foam got through the carbs. I know lots of guys drain the tank as another option. I like a full tank so no condensation.

3. Give my sleds a nice bath and a light waxing.

4. Lots of mouse traps and D-Con placed around the sled for rodent erradication.

5. Cover the sled.
 
I would add

-Put the sled on a lift, or take the weight off the suspension
- Loosen the track adjusters, so its not under tension
-Remove the belt
-Lightly oil anything that is steel, and grease anything that can be greased.
 
Dont Just Spray Fogging Oil Down The Spark Plug Holes. Remove Air Box Lid, Spray Fogging Oil Into Intake With Engine Running Alternating Cylinders While Keeping The Engine Running With A Little Blip Of Throttle Now And Then. Minimum Of 1/2 Can For All Three Cylinders.

FORGOT TO SAY TO ADD ETHANOL FUEL STABILIZER BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCESS.
 
remove the clutches and take the tension off the springs also.Give the skid a good coat of silicone spray everywhere..saturate it good.Grease everything up good to force any water out.REMOVE the handle bar foam..I lost 2 to mice last summer..nests in mine also... :o| I am also going to take the seats off and bring in the house and plug your exhaust pipe with steel wool or tennis ball..I found then on the 2 sleds I covered up..the mice found inviting.On Scotts vmax that wasn't covered..not a damn single mouse anywhere in his..go figure..they must like it when it is dark and quiet to next in...
 
I'd also add that if you plan to overhaul the shocks now is the time rather then allowing any moisture that's accumulated to sit inside over the summer.

I prefer spray silicone and use it on every thing that isn't painted (i.e. everything underhood, tunnel, track, bearings, clutch faces, wiring etc...) it'll help draw out any moisture and protect rubber.

Nothing wrong with storing with fuel but I would highly recommend draining it next season and use fresh, in season fuel before heading out for the first ride... after pulling and cleaning the carbs.

I personally drain, run dry then run the engine on at least a half can of fogging oil... gumming up the PVs real good in the process ;>)

JMO.
 
Today's gas has a shelf life, I'd get rid of it when you summarize and use it in your lawn mower or whatever...save some $$$
 
OZ said:
Today's gas has a shelf life, I'd get rid of it when you summarize and use it in your lawn mower or whatever...save some $$$
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I drain all three dry and use it for the lawn tractor and weedwacker for the summer. gets me a long way before i have to buy also.
 
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