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The first thing to do when preparing your sled for storage is an oil change, you'll want to make sure your oil and filter are clean, old oil has trapped contaminates which can damage the seals and gaskets
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You will want to prepare your fuel tank and fuel system, A partially empty tank can accumulate moisture through condensation so the fuel tank should be filled and a fuel stabilizer added, remember to pick a stabilizer that can isolate corn molecules because Ethanol breaks down as it sits and forms small particles which plug systems and eat into aluminum. There is a rumor that some stabilizers eat the corn or break it down, this is not true, if it ate corn it would break down the Ethanol fuel, what it does is keep the fuel from breaking down. If carburetor'd you can either drain the carburetor bowls or if not possible, run the bike with the petcock off until the engine stalls out.
If the bike will not be turned over for a while, remove the spark plugs, and pour a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder, then turn the bike over and replace the plugs, this should reduce rusting of the rings and cylinders if in prolonged storage.
You will want to clean the battery terminals and attach a battery tender (not charger) this will keep the battery from dying. (a charger charges a battery while a tender reads and maintains the battery at the correct voltage).
To keep rust from forming in the exhaust use a water displacement spry like WD-40 and shoot it in the exhaust pipes. To avoid creatures from entering your bike you can stuff the intake and exhaust with plastic bags.
Clean the bike and add a protective layer of wax on the painted and chrome surfaces, covering the bike with a breathable cover will help keep debris from accumulating on it.
If the bike will not be moved for an extended period you may want to put it on a stand or block the bike up to get the wheels off the ground to keep the tires from having a flat spot.
klay
Inside storage is the best it help to keep moisture away from the bike...
Of course, some inside storage areas are better than others...
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You will want to prepare your fuel tank and fuel system, A partially empty tank can accumulate moisture through condensation so the fuel tank should be filled and a fuel stabilizer added, remember to pick a stabilizer that can isolate corn molecules because Ethanol breaks down as it sits and forms small particles which plug systems and eat into aluminum. There is a rumor that some stabilizers eat the corn or break it down, this is not true, if it ate corn it would break down the Ethanol fuel, what it does is keep the fuel from breaking down. If carburetor'd you can either drain the carburetor bowls or if not possible, run the bike with the petcock off until the engine stalls out.
If the bike will not be turned over for a while, remove the spark plugs, and pour a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder, then turn the bike over and replace the plugs, this should reduce rusting of the rings and cylinders if in prolonged storage.
You will want to clean the battery terminals and attach a battery tender (not charger) this will keep the battery from dying. (a charger charges a battery while a tender reads and maintains the battery at the correct voltage).
To keep rust from forming in the exhaust use a water displacement spry like WD-40 and shoot it in the exhaust pipes. To avoid creatures from entering your bike you can stuff the intake and exhaust with plastic bags.
Clean the bike and add a protective layer of wax on the painted and chrome surfaces, covering the bike with a breathable cover will help keep debris from accumulating on it.
If the bike will not be moved for an extended period you may want to put it on a stand or block the bike up to get the wheels off the ground to keep the tires from having a flat spot.
klay
Inside storage is the best it help to keep moisture away from the bike...
Of course, some inside storage areas are better than others...
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