What to do in springtime.

[Brandonedge700]

I have a 2014 Pro rmk 800 155 that I havnt been able to ride much this winter (Got 50 miles on it this year and 1300 miles last year). I know its only mid march, live up in Northern British Columbia and usually ride until mid May but for family reasons I wont be riding anymore this year. Any tips on what to do before storing in in the back of the shop? Last year I just pulled the belt off the clutches, blew the clutches out with compressed air and put a full tank of gas. Started it once a month to get things flowing.

Curious to know what the proper procedure is for Summerizing these newer sleds. My last sled (04 edge 700) used to get its cylinders fogged, little bit of oil dropped in the spark plug holes and then got hung off the ground by the bumpers to get the weight off the suspension.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[RJF]

I simply just try to make sure they are low on gas after the last ride of the year and leave them in the trailer. I don't take the belts off, raise them...anything. Just try and remember to start them once a month, but probably averages more like once every 2 months. I made it without any troubles at all with not riding at all for 2 seasons. Sleds sat in the trailer un ridden for like 30 months.

I don't know why you'd want to store it full of gas, because then you have a full tank of old gas next fall. I leave them as low as I can, so that I can add lots of fresh on the first ride.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I simply just try to make sure they are low on gas after the last ride of the year and leave them in the trailer. I don't take the belts off, raise them...anything. Just try and remember to start them once a month, but probably averages more like once every 2 months. I made it without any troubles at all with not riding at all for 2 seasons. Sleds sat in the trailer un ridden for like 30 months.

I don't know why you'd want to store it full of gas, because then you have a full tank of old gas next fall. I leave them as low as I can, so that I can add lots of fresh on the first ride.

Any air space in the tank condensates and adds water to the fuel you have in there.
In an enclosed trailer the humidity and heat cycles creat condensating conditions in the crankcase and fuel tank.

Its only like the worst thing you can do for you're crank bearings and motor.......

Storing full of fuel keeps condensation from happening.
Drain it in the fall and put it in a beater 4 stroke.

 

[tuneman]

I put Stabil in the tank and run it for a bit, hit the intake with fogging oil 'till she smokes and dies, pull the belt, siphon out all the gas in the tank, do mouse prevention, put a 2x4 on edge under the track to lift the lugs off of the ground, cover her up and don't touch her until fall.

Crack open your oil cap, if you have a Paaso or Doo aftermarket cap. Plastic fuel tanks condensate very little, if at all. So I wouldn't worry about that. I do crack the vents on my enclosed to keep air flowing.

 

[MTN Powderhound]

I do pretty much the same thing, but I also throw fuel stablizer in it . Haven't had any problems

 

[Merlin]

As others have said, fill the tank & treat with fuel stabilizer, then run engine to circulate the treated fuel.

The full tank helps to minimize evaporation as well as reducing condensation. Less surface area of the fuel & tank exposed......

Unless you are dealing with very poor quality fuel I don't prescribe to the philosophy of draining the entire fuel system over the summer. Too damn much work! LOL

Fogging is good but you can also lift the front of the machine & pour mineral based 2-stroke oil into the cylinders through the spark plug holes. Oil is added only when each piston is located at BDC, allowing the oil to run into crankcase through the intake ports. After adding to oil to both cylinders & allowing time for it to drain down into the crankcase, start engine & run for a short period of time(5 - 10 seconds). This will allow the oil to be distributed throughout the engine & internals coated adequately. Disclaimer: This procedure has the potential to cause engine damage if too much oil is used & / or if it is performed improperly. Use as your own risk.

 

[FatDogX]

Any air space in the tank condensates and adds water to the fuel you have in there.
In an enclosed trailer the humidity and heat cycles creat condensating conditions in the crankcase and fuel tank.

Its only like the worst thing you can do for you're crank bearings and motor.......

Storing full of fuel keeps condensation from happening.
Drain it in the fall and put it in a beater 4 stroke.

I fill them up too and add some fuel stabilizer.