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Super350
12-01-2012, 10:42 AM
So im running low on space and think im going to start standing em up on the rear wheels/grab bar. Do i need to drain any fluids to do this (gas, oil, coolant etc.) ? Anything i should know? Thanks

blue27
12-01-2012, 10:53 AM
turn the gas off, drain carb or stand up outside since what gas is left in the carb will drain out. It is also helpful not to have a full tank, on some models it will leak out the cap or vent hose.

atc007
12-01-2012, 01:48 PM
Best to drain the tank.. Completely,,put oil in it and slosh around,,or WD 40.. but make sure there is petroleum on every inch of it,, Most will drain engine oil through the engine vent into the air box,,look at that and figure that. Other than that,,it's a great way to store them!

christph
12-01-2012, 04:08 PM
On my 86 Tecate I have to drain the oil out of the transmission or it drains out of the engine's breather tube. Your machine might not have this problem but I would check it.

jmax857
12-01-2012, 09:07 PM
Drive them all at once non stop 24/7 and you wont have that problem.




Jk.
Are any if them 4 pokes?

wisconsinite
12-02-2012, 02:04 PM
if youv'e got an sx or big red, anything with electric start, i'd pull the battery so acid doesn't leak out.