Is there anything special you need to do for winter storage of a 2-stroke? My buddy stores his Banshee in my barn and he wondered.

 

not that i know of, theres nothign special. just drain gas and put bag over pipe end and all that good stuff.

 

It doesnt matter where it is as long as its sheltered, but if i were him i would go out and start it every week and let it run

 

you need to put some storage oil in it. its just oil that you put in the gas line and run it until it dies and will be good to go. i get mine at the local snowmobile shop.

 

remove all the gas from the carb and fuel tank. The oil/gas mix turns to sh*t after a couple months

 

the best way to store a 2 stroke over the winter is to move down here to the beach and just ride all winter long. but on a serious note you do want to buy some of the previously mentioned oil into your gas, you really dont have to go any where special to get this, you can go to advance or autozone but if you have any local boat shops the will have what you need to winterize

 

I fill the gas tank and keep the gas turned on, some people add gas stabilizer, I usually don't. Then fog the engine, remove the battery, grease all zerks, fill antifreeze (if water cooled) and WD40 the complete bike. I have used this technique for my motorcycles, jetskis, snomobiles, boats and motor home. Fogging the motor is important to keep the upper end (on four strokes) and upper and lower on two strokes from rusting. I would only drain the gas if I was not going to run it for more that 12 months. Then I would also drain the float bowls. I prefer to keep the tanks full to reduce any condensation problems. If you are worried about gas/oil seperating, then do what I do; shake the quad to remix prior to the first spring start.

 

i would get rid of all the oil/gas in the tank and carb. if u really want to make sure that nothing happens to the engine, pour some oil into the cylinder. the thing wont start at the end of the winter, but it definately won't seize or corrode.

 

ive seen gas corrode after 3 months of storage. Mainly because of moisture in the air, but winter is roughly 3 months long and that is why i recommend draining all the fuel from the carb and tank

 

I checked my Trailblazer Owner's manual. It says fill the gas tank, add stabilizer, turn off the fuel, drain the float bowls, check all fluid levels, fog the engine, lubricate all cables, grease the zerks, lube the chain, remove the battery, support the atv so the tires are 1-2 inches off the ground. I guess the moral of the story is I should read my manual. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]