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So I'm in the midst of fixing up a 1986 TRX350 and it's looking like I'm not going to be able to afford to get all the parts I need to get it rideable for at least a few months.
Since it will probably be sitting in my unheated garage for maybe 4-6 fall/winter months, I'd like to make sure the battery won't die and the fuel won't gum up all the plumbing. The manual says the following:
1. Change oil/filter
2. Drain the gas tank and carb and spray the tank with rust inhibitor
3. Take off the spark plug and pour a tablespoon of oil into the cylinder and cycle it around with the starter a few times
4. Remove the battery, store it where it won't see freezing temps, and charge it once a month
So my three questions to you, oh wise ATV enthusiasts:hail:, are:
1. Does this look like an effective/worthwhile list of things to do?
2. Is there a way to drain the fuel tank without siphoning it out the top?
3. How do I drain the carb?
Oh and would WD-40 work as a rust inhibitor?
Any input would be appreciated!
Since it will probably be sitting in my unheated garage for maybe 4-6 fall/winter months, I'd like to make sure the battery won't die and the fuel won't gum up all the plumbing. The manual says the following:
1. Change oil/filter
2. Drain the gas tank and carb and spray the tank with rust inhibitor
3. Take off the spark plug and pour a tablespoon of oil into the cylinder and cycle it around with the starter a few times
4. Remove the battery, store it where it won't see freezing temps, and charge it once a month
So my three questions to you, oh wise ATV enthusiasts:hail:, are:
1. Does this look like an effective/worthwhile list of things to do?
2. Is there a way to drain the fuel tank without siphoning it out the top?
3. How do I drain the carb?
Oh and would WD-40 work as a rust inhibitor?
Any input would be appreciated!