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I'm leaving for college in 2 days and the only way for me to store my 89 250R and 85 200x is standing up in the shed in my back yard. Is it ok to store them like this? What should I do before putting them up? If I just leave them on the carport where they are, I'm afraid I might come home and find them gone, sitting in the yard, or covered in my dad's crap piled all over them (I'm sure that will happen to the Arctic Cat anyway). Thanks alot.
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ive heard that its ok, but you have to turn the gas off, and when you ride it again you have to let it sit for about 15 mins so the oil can get back to normal.
1985 350x
1985 atc70
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Plug your crank case vent hoses so the oil doesn't run out. and don't forget to unplug them when it's time to ride!
1986 Tecate
1984 Tecate
1985 Tri-Z
1986 ATC350X
1985 ATC250R (2)
1985 ATC125M (2)
1982 ATC70 - Original Owner
175 TriMoto Frame with Pro-Tec Rear Suspension
3-Wheelin' since '82
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Thank you Jeb, that's the kind of tips I was looking for.
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I store my 84 200x and 83 185s standing vertical too, and have had no problems. I also plug my crankcase vent, but there are a couple of other things to consider: 1) make sure the fuel level is low enough in the tank that it won't leak out the cap vent. 2) If it's to be stored for an extended period, add a fuel stabilizer to prevent varnishing (Stabil or equiv.) and run it long ehough to ensure that it makes it completely through the carb. 3) I start mine, turn off the fuel petcock, let it idle until it dies, and then drain the remaining fuel out of the bowl.
That last step may not be absolutely necessary, but that's what I do and it seems to work well for me.
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83/84 200x
85 Tri-Z
85 350X
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I store mine standing up all the time. My 83 200X has been stood up for most of the last 20 years. As has been stated before, make sure the tank is low enough so the gas is below the cap when stood up, and run the carb dry.
You do not need to wait to start them when you get them down. (At least I never have)
ATCnut
82 185s - sold
83 200x (hopped up)
84 200x (stock)
84 70 (lost this one to the DMV)
85 70 (soon to have lights, a foot brake, and CDI ignition)
84 200es (parts trike) - sold
85 350X (the best)
85 350X (siezed motor, dream of a poweroll kit someday)
85 250sx (frame was trash, got parted out)
86 250sx (the tractor)
86 250sx (a nicer tractor)
86 250sx (an even nicer tractor)
87 200x (parts trike, its really rough, a dog was chewing on it for a while)
87 250es Big Red (the tank!!)
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If you won't be riding it for awhile give it a coating of WD40 all over. Will keep the rust and corrosion down. I love WD40, so many uses....
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86 ATC250ES BIG RED
85 ATC350X
85 ATC70
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I second that!Originally Posted by RacerRichie
I love WD40, so many uses....
Water Displacement (Forumula) 40 Rules! That's another great idea. I spray everything metal and all the Handle Bar Controls with WD 40. I usually Silicon Spray all the plastic, seat, & tires! Only reason, it saves WD-40!
1986 Tecate
1984 Tecate
1985 Tri-Z
1986 ATC350X
1985 ATC250R (2)
1985 ATC125M (2)
1982 ATC70 - Original Owner
175 TriMoto Frame with Pro-Tec Rear Suspension
3-Wheelin' since '82
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You might also want to let the air out of yor tires, or to around 1psi. This will help prevent cracking/dry-rotting. Grease everything real good before leaving, and again when you get back on them. Plug all the vents too (a golf tee works great).
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If I were you, I would go ahead and drain the oil and spend a few bucks and buy a few fresh quarts when you wanna ride it again.
Justin ~hondaATCman~
'82 Honda ATC 110
'81 Honda ATC 250r (Summer Project)
'87 Suzuki LT 250r Quadracer - Very Modded...FAST!!
'03 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4
'85 Ford Bronco II 4x4 2.8 V6
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Tbh when I store a trike or quad I drain all fluids coat with wd40 , plug exhaust and make sure its not sittin on tires. I also spray inside of tank with wd.
Edit: just realized how old this isdon't know why it showed up as todays post on my page. sorry
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I would drain both the oil and the gas I wouldn't want to let anything sit around inside if its not going to be used for a long period of time
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