Thecross
Extreme
spider74man said:
Just because you don't, Does not mean that you shouldn't.
spider74man
Newbie
Doesn't matter to me what everyone does, but the things people do for the "summerizing". to me is redonkulas. Summer is not a harsh season in any way. What is the difference of loosening the track off in the summer or not. The heat created by the summer conditions will not stretch the track at all. nor will the cylinders seize because you didn't squirt oil in them. The only thing that you need to do in the summer is fix anything that is broken or upgrade/ mod your sled. That way it is ready for the snow. These these so called summerizing suggestions will not make your average ordinary snowmobile preform or last longer than one that isn't done. I would agree though that you should keep your battery charged. Just my opinions of course
Thecross
Extreme
spider74man said:
You may be right, but I'm not convinced that the oil that is in my motor, Will stay on the cylinder walls from March to December. Is there any evidence to show that it does. My method is to start all my motors once a month and run it for 7 minutes or so.
As for the springs. I would think that they will start to sag a little more if they are always compressed.
I also like to grease the zerks before storage. I find a lot of water comes out while doing so.
And yes. Fix any worn out or broken parts at this time as well. This way I'm not panicking to get it ready for a ride in Dec.
spider74man
Newbie
Starting the engine from time to time doesn't hurt plus it makes ya yurn for the ride making it all that much better when you get to go. The cylinder wall should be fine. I had a firefly that I didn't start for 6 years and with a new battery and fresh gas she fired up almost right away. both engines are 3 cylinders. ( although I think my nytro could pull the firefly with the park brake on.. got to love the power of a nytro). Man our season isn't done and already I can hardley wait to ride next year....
Blue 4's Rule
Expert
It's a 4 stroke folks, fogging is one thing that I don't think is even remotely necessary. I wash & clean it up good, grease the entire suspension, pull the battery & throw the cover over! Mine are always stored in my garage, summer & winter!
riverrat
Expert
I like to run a good stable in it, grease the works, clean clutches and belt, inspect clutch for needed repairs, check slides, shocks and change fluids if needed, make a list of what needs to be done before next riding season or if I'm trading or selling it I dont do much!!!!!!!!!!!
2lo4dsno
Extreme
The season being over, is not a big deal to me... it means i will be out riding my quad, which makes me way happier than riding my sled....and i looooove my sled.
wigman1
Pro
Change the oil & filter, run some sta-bil into it, unhook the battery, and park it with the track off the ground. I used to loosen up tracks but those were the sleds that always got cracks in them when you re-tightened them in the fall. Ever since I don't do it, never had a track problem. Wig
