How often does a GY6 need to be started (stored)? By FACE PLANT FOR LIFE (Read 394 times)

[FACE PLANT FOR LIFE]

So it's getting cold again, a chilly 46 degrees today, and we're preparing to put our scooters away, because we know winter is coming. Last year when we stored them, we left them the entire 6-7 months without being started (with fresh oil (tranny and motor) and stabilized gasoline). When we got them out of storage, I kicked my scooter over twice to get it running, straight from storage, so that was great!

But my real question is what kind of effects that such a prolonged time of not moving have on the GY6 engine? How often should it be started so that it doesn't seize up?

[kepps1280]

Engine should be fine. I am in Rochester, NY so the weather is similar. Last year I rode until Thanksgiving. When I store mine, I fill the tank and add Stabil and a small amount of dry gas. Then I shut off the fuel supply (I added a fuel shut off )and drain the carburetor float bowl. I remove the battery and hook it up to a battery tender for the entire winter. in mid to late March I hook up the battery, prime the carb and fire it up for the season.

[glavey]

Is gasoline any better or worse off being stored in the scooters tank vs a plastic container? I just bought 2 gallons of premium last week and, of course, the next day the temperature dropped 10 degrees.

[tvnacman]

I ride in the 20's as long there is no ice . I you drain the bowl you should be ok otherwise start it every two weeks .

John