Is my sled going to be alright?

[MXD]

I didn't do anything to it before I put it away. In fact, I just put it on the tender on it today The oil only has about 700 miles on it and the fuel was from Northern Maine so it doesn't have any ethanol. I am going to drop it off at the dealer for a full service in the next few weeks. Will I have any issues or should I be ok?

 

[Vandelay Industries]

Only thing I would be worried about is the drive shaft bearing on the clutch side. It does not have a constant supply of oil like the chaincase side. Water always gets in this bearing and you are guaranteed some rust if left all summer. This is usually the first bearing I regrease.

 

[MXD]

Rust from just sitting in humid air or rust from getting wet? The sled is stored inside an enclosed trailer.

 

[Vandelay Industries]

Rust from getting wet. Water will force its way past the bearing seals while driving.
The water is just sitting there inside the bearing all summer while it sits in your trailer. Doesn't take much time for rust to develop.
Since it sat all summer you might have to replace the bearing if it is really bad, or you might be able to get away with just cleaning the rust and old grease out and regreasing it. Depends on how bad it is.

 

[Yamahammer485]

You should be fine in all ways, but I suggest you siphon out all the old gas, put about a gallon of fresh gas in, the stabilize that fuel. When you are ready for the season, put some fuel injector cleaner in the tank, just to make sure things are good.

As for the bearing, if my memeory serves me correctly, all you have to do is remove the speedo gear and sensor and backer plate, then loosen the two set screws on the bearing, then it should slide out. Check for roughness in the bearing, thatll let you know if its gone. This bearing is notorious for being bad, when nothing else shows any wear.

 

[LazyBastard]

Wow, that's a little extreme for fuel maintenance... At the other end of the spectrum, I just had an emissions test done on a car that had been sitting for THREE YEARS with the same old gas in it. Didn't touch anything and it passed with flying colors.

Certainly doesn't hurt to check over all the bearings. Pay close attention to ALL the bearings that are in contact with SNOW. Aside from that, also check bushings in front and back suspension, grease, and go.

 

[TurboTime]

Your fine. Throw a little Sea Foam in the tank, change the oil and you will be good to go this winter.