garage storage ?'s

[new4stroker]

Ok I am keeping my new 2011 RS Venture in a heated garage (+5 to +10 celcus) for the winter. Should I keep a full tank of fule in it when its in the garage? Will a full tank be an issue when taking the sled on a trailer as I have read should not transport with a full tank.
? #2. I use sled dollies under skis and track to move to where I keep the sled. I know the ski dollies won't hurt anything but is the one under the track going to damage track or anything else if left under?

Thanks guys.

 

[yamahas]

My sled is stored in my insulated (sometimes heated) garage, stays around +5c.

I would say a full tank is best so less humid air is trapped in the tank then brought outside to condense on the sides of the tank. I usually stop by the gas station on the way home to be ready for the next ride anyway.

I trailer often with a full tank of gas since I don't like paying the prices when I get up in the middle of nowhere and have never really had or notices any fuel spillage (On my phazer the Venture may be different so let someone else chime in).

I back the sled up onto a sheet of plywood or "chip-board" to keep the sled and mostly carbides off the garage floor.

 

[IA Rider]

The full tank shouldn't be an issue on a fuel injected machine. On carburated machines the fuel could seep past the needle and seat and fill the crankcase with fuel.

 

[thinksnow]

I have always trailered my sleds with full fuel tanks from back in the 80's up until today. I have never had a problem with filling the crankcase due to the fuel tank being full. I guess it is possble, but I haven't had a problem as of yet.

As for storing the sled with the dolly under the track I wouldn't if you have a paddle track. It probably won't hurt anything, but it could cause the paddles to fold over a little. It would be best to raise the back of the sled off of the ground and support with the bumper.JMO

 

[IA Rider]

When I had carburated sleds I alway installed a fuel shut off and shut the fuel off when trailering. I had a carburated 96 Polaris empty a full tank of fuel thru one of the needle and seats onto the garage floor. The fuel went out of the overflow vent on the carb not into the crankcase but I have heard that it can fill the crankcase.

 

[99669apex]

On average we trailer the sleds 20 miles up the road and they always have full tanks. We have never run into an issue either. As a rule of thumb we only fill up to the bottom of the filler neck. Never up to the cap BTW.

As far as the storage issue, my Apex MTX is kept year round on a set of dollies. I do have an aftermarket Camoplast track on her, with some extremely stiff paddles, and have never had an issue with paddles folding over.

 

[Irv]

Ok I am keeping my new 2011 RS Venture in a heated garage (+5 to +10 celcus) for the winter. Should I keep a full tank of fule in it when its in the garage? Will a full tank be an issue when taking the sled on a trailer as I have read should not transport with a full tank. ? #2. I use sled dollies under skis and track to move to where I keep the sled. I know the ski dollies won't hurt anything but is the one under the track going to damage track or anything else if left under?

Thanks guys.

Unless you don't plan on riding very often I don't see an issue, but in any case, any kind of toy should have some fuel stabilizer/Sea-Foam put in it if it is going to be sitting a while.

Never heard of the full tank scenerio before but if I need gas I usually fill up just before the ride closer to my destination if I know the fuel is going to be cheaper? (usually is once I am away from the city)

 

[Cubby]

I often trailer the sled over 2 hrs to a riding spot. Never had a problem with fuel leaking but I only fill the tank till it touches the white fuel neck.

 

[YammyRX1]

The only time I ever had a problem starting my RX-1 was when I trailered with a full tank once so I never do any more but I seem to be in the minority.

 

[new4stroker]

Thanks for the info guys. I have the ripsaw inch and a quarter track so the dollies will be staying. That's #1 .

As for the fuel I am less decided this is a sled with carbs so I may try to store around a half tank. Now that being said if I fill it up and so a short ride I wont worry.

Any thoughts on adding gasline antifreeze into these sleds to deal with the issue of possible condensation in the tanks? A half bottle of gasline antifreeze into each tank is cheep insurance and I don't think it could hurt. Anyone have bad experiences using the stuff?

 

[Fourcam281]

The only time I ever had a problem starting my RX-1 was when I trailered with a full tank once so I never do any more but I seem to be in the minority.

I had the same problem last year. Sled wouldn't start when I got to my destination (5 hour drive). I had to change the plugs and it fired right up. Going to install a couple of fuel shut off valves and run the carbs dry before any trip where the sled will be on the trailer for 2+ hours. May be overkill but I don't want to wash my cylinder walls down with gas and contaminate the oil.

 

[sgilbert]

never trust carbs, for that matter, quite often I run them out completely for storage

 

[new4stroker]

Anyone have pics of where they have put the shut off's for the fuel? That may be something I would look into. Any idea if adding these would effect warranty? My sled is brand new with 0 miles and I don't want to mess up the warranty.

 

[yamahas]

I would be VERY surprised if yamaha would not warranty something because of a fuel shut off valve.

The shut off would have to be what caused something to break.

 

[Fourcam281]

Anyone have pics of where they have put the shut off's for the fuel? That may be something I would look into. Any idea if adding these would effect warranty? My sled is brand new with 0 miles and I don't want to mess up the warranty.

I would assume its fuel injected since you say it's brand new. If so I don't see a reason for the shut off valve.