How do I get ready for storage?

[SD400exGirly]

Desert season is over for the year and I need to store my quad in the garage till next season. I am not sure what the best way to store it is. Do I need to drain the gas? Should I do and oil change now or wait until right before my first ride next season? This is my first quad and I am learning as I go.

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Well,,,,If you seriously do not plan on riding it until Oct. or so....I would Drain the Fuel,,,Also drain the Carb Bowl or just Fire it up after draining the Fuel and let it run out....Get the tires to where they are not or just Barely touching the Ground,,,Pull the battery and put it on a Trickle charger....

I think that is about it.....

Anyone else have more ideas....????

[Sc0tt]

I agree with MWKE and just add I would change the oil now that way you are ready to go next season.

[Stoopidbot1]

Agree with the statements above.

[Foolio]

I also agree above all but i would do the oil change when u r ready to ride again cause its just gonna be sitting there.....take out ur battery, charge it full and store in a cool dry place ur ready to ride again.

[Stoopidbot1]

I would rather it sit in clean oil...

[DrtyGrlKristin]

Desert season is over for the year and I need to store my quad in the garage till next season. I am not sure what the best way to store it is. Do I need to drain the gas? Should I do and oil change now or wait until right before my first ride next season? This is my first quad and I am learning as I go.

Well, it looks like you got some answers you were looking for?!

[Sc0tt]

I would rather it sit in clean oil...

Thanks Bot I was gonna ask why wait and change the oil.

[Foolio]

There's no reason to have clean oil just sitting for so long...... Thats why

[Sc0tt]

There is reason not to. It is not detrimental and will be ready to go when the time comes.

[Foolio]

THEN DO WHATEVER FLOATS UR BOAT ....IM SAYING IT CAUSE I WORK AT A SHOP(SO ITS READY FOR THE NEXT RIDE......IT ONLY TAKES 5 MINUTES IF THAT)

[Stoopidbot1]

Exactly, it only takes 5 minutes and you're doing all this other stuff now so why not do it at the same time? This way when you want to ride again you load up and go. Not change the oil then go...

[outlander560]

changing the oil when it comes to long time storage, now or later is going to get varied responses...some say now some say later. if the oil is dirty and you have free time then go ahead and change the oil. BUT if your not going to use the atv till next season, you can put it on the back burner for a lil while and get to it when you get to it...no harm will be done with oil just sitting in the motor if the atv is not being used that is

[Stoopidbot1]

Exactly, well put...

[DirtDemon]

Put some kind of stabilizer in the oil, it is best to store with clean oil. You can either drain the gas or put stabilizer in that too, just make sure you run it enough to make sure the stabilized fuel gets to the carb. Seafoam works well, I have had a generator on standby for the last 3 years with the same tank of gas, and have had the same gas in my Blazer for probably 6 years or more. They both have seafoam in the fuel. It works great for cleaning carbon deposits from the motor too.

Edited June 9, 2010 by DirtDemon

[Foolio]

I honestly agree with dirt demon .....ur well said....AND FOR STOOPID WHATEVER U SAY GIRLFRIEND HAHAHAHAHA....ohh and ahhhh go lakers lol

Edited June 4, 2010 by Foolio

[Stoopidbot1]

....AND FOR STOOPID WHATEVER U SAY GIRLFRIEND HAHAHAHAHA....

WHAT?!?! We all had the same ideas so what are you talking about?

[DirtDemon]

changing the oil when it comes to long time storage, now or later is going to get varied responses...some say now some say later. if the oil is dirty and you have free time then go ahead and change the oil. BUT if your not going to use the atv till next season, you can put it on the back burner for a lil while and get to it when you get to it...no harm will be done with oil just sitting in the motor if the atv is not being used that is

Sorry I missed this post earlier. Please keep in mind, I am not saying this to be an as*, but storing your motor with dirty oil in it, is not the best idea. Depending on just how dirty the motor is, deposits may form and stick inside the engine, even after you drain the oil out. These gummy deposits can then move about the motor once it is put back into service and clog vital oil passages causing costly damage to the engine. I realize that if you maintain your machine properly, the oil will probably never get dirty enough to cause any real problems, but none the less, it is best to store the machine with fresh oil that has stabilizer in it, or drain it while the motor is still warm so any harmful deposits are more likely to drain out with the oil and store it dry.