What to spray suspension down with
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Sylicone spray
I use sylicone spray. Just the cheap generic from the hardware or auto parts store.
WD40 is fine for the suspension as it will get cleaned off by snow when you ride.
I like to spray everything under the hood as well. It keeps the block from forming the white aluminum oxide, keeps the rubber parts nice, etc. I have found WD40 will leave residue and collect belt dust more than sylicone.
I use sylicone spray. Just the cheap generic from the hardware or auto parts store.
WD40 is fine for the suspension as it will get cleaned off by snow when you ride.
I like to spray everything under the hood as well. It keeps the block from forming the white aluminum oxide, keeps the rubber parts nice, etc. I have found WD40 will leave residue and collect belt dust more than sylicone.
miaferominka
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If sprayed under the hood you dont have to worry about fire do you?
Do you wash it off in the fall, under the hood that is?
I have always done the same under the hood but, I've always used Marvel Mystery oil on the suspension.
mjkaliszak
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I use Beaver Slick " Teflon Penetrating Gel-Lube " on my shock spindles and suspension. It resists water wash-off. Have used WD also on some things. A friend uses WD on his motor & does hose it off every year. Some of his sleds are 14 yrs old and the motor compartments look almost new. I stay away from hosing my motors off, just personal preference. ( Beaver Products, there are several) are made for Beaver Reasearch Company in Kalamazoo Mi.
I use a silicone like what you would spray on your tires. Different brands like tire wet or Eagle One or whatever. I spray everything except the hood and seat. It keeps plastic and rubber conditioned, and metel from rusting or oxidizing. The bonus is that after your first trip, the sled really cleans up like new with not a lot of effort, as salt and dirt can NOT stick to the sled. I also coat my trailer wheels and hitch parts when storing or before each trip. I have been doing this proceedure for over 20 years with good luck. The only down side is when I try to trade my stuff in at the dealer. They always think that something MUST be wrong with the sled, because why else would I trade in something that still looks like new, even 8-10 year old stuff.
........and it's a lot cheaper then anything else!!
michaeladams
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i like beaver
mjkaliszak
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X2.....
polarisrider1
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I use http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/amp.aspx And this for the motor http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/fog.aspx
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No to cleaning or fire concern
To answer the questions above, no I do not clean it off in the fall and no I don't worry about fire.
Under hood it seems to evaporate/burn off the hot parts the first time you run it but doesn't leave any residue.
It is somewhat smoky burning off the pipe, though. Not that you can tell much with all the fogging oil burning out at the same time.
Pull it out of the trailer before starting the first time in the fall. (Made that mistake once. LOL, cough, cough.)
To answer the questions above, no I do not clean it off in the fall and no I don't worry about fire.
Under hood it seems to evaporate/burn off the hot parts the first time you run it but doesn't leave any residue.
It is somewhat smoky burning off the pipe, though. Not that you can tell much with all the fogging oil burning out at the same time.
Pull it out of the trailer before starting the first time in the fall. (Made that mistake once. LOL, cough, cough.)
coldsmokejr
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A couple good products out there....S100 engine britener or Amsoil "metal protectant" both leave a waxy, clear durable coat, both about $8 a can.