I have a 2001 Lakota Sport and i have to store it outside, we sometimes get rough winters in the northeast. Will there be a problem storing it outside or do I have to winterize? i know these vehicle are built for various weather conditions! but I want to use it next year!!!!!!!!!!

"Girls like dirt too!"

 

On occasion when I need to store an automotive engine over a harsh winter season, I'll fill it with oil, to ensure it won't sease.

Of course, the first thing you do prior to next year's summer season, is drain the oil and refill to the proper level.

Decrease tire pressure slightly, better yet, put the ATV on a stand or blocks of some sort. This will prevent flat spots in the tires. Armor All the sidewalls (inside and out) heavily, this will prevent dry rotting.

Fill the tank with fresh gasoline and add a fuel stabalizer (which can be purchased at any auto parts store).

Ensure the fuel switch is off. And most importantly cover it up! If you have some old blankets (perhaps try Goodwill) then cover using a tarp. Ensure to use something heavy to hold the tarp down so it won't be blown off.

If there is something I forgot, please fill us in.

 

dont forget to drain the float bowl.
but if you plan on riding it during the winter then all you should do is put some old blankets on it and cover it with a tarp.

 

Expand the rear door of the house to the basement.Than leave the quad downstairs where it can stay warm all winter.

Ask one of your brothers or sisters to stay with a relative for the winter,and stick it in their room.

Ask dad to leave the car out of the garage for the winter months,and keep the quad in there.

A quad should never be left alone by itself in the winter months.As a last resort,I recommend purchasing another quad in order to keep this one company during the winter months. [lol]

JUST KIDDIN,
Bill

 

lol, that was my thought exactly!I told my husband "i can't leave my baby outside!" i do plan on riding in the winter, just this weekend, I heard it was better in the winter!

everyone, thanx for you replies!
"ride like a girl"

2001 Lokota Sport
2000 Bayou 220

 

im with them throw some heavy blankets and a plastic tarp over and drain the gas... hey by the way the wife and i are still planing on getting a couple of 2001 sports before christmas. have you had good luck with yours still. we dont have to worry about the cold weather here in las vegas. i took my two year old son out for a drive this morning and by noon it was about 100 stilllll... but thats why las vegas is the fastest growing city in the united states. about 10000 a month move here from all over the country... anyway take care and you can e=mail me if you want oh did you get the rear rack with yours and if so does it fit your needs for carrying gear ie. gas/ cooler .food take care Jim