Fogging s/c motor

gsxr800 · 01-04-2010, 08:33 PM

How important is fogging rxp motor for winter storage? I have not fogged it and wonder if I should still do it. My ski stays indoors and temps do not drop below 50 in the garage its in.

john zigler · 01-04-2010, 11:22 PM

IMO, very important. even with warmer temps, you need to coat your internals for protection .

on a seadoo, you should also pull the fuel injectors, and fog through there, to coat the intake valves.

of course, guys like me with PWC service shops, do better, when people do not properly maintain their equipment.

zig

gsxr800 · 01-05-2010, 03:33 PM

Thanks a bunch!! I will fog it.

rotortiller · 01-23-2010, 06:26 AM

If you don't want to fog it start it up once a month for 20 seconds.

The thing is even after fogging you will never get all the water out of the exhaust. The dealers do not even pull the water box off. This is also a good time to change the oil and filter so you don't have to mess with it in the spring.

The machine should have been flushed good inside and out if run in salt water before put away and dried out in the hull inside area.

You can also pull the spark plugs and spray oil in the cylinders sparingly, then turn the thing over without the ignition using the starter. Do this twice as it helps coat the exposed valve stems. Don't put too much oil in the cylinders and creat a hydraulic lock. A tablespoon or two of oil will do in each cylinder.

I keep mine indoors too at 40-50F but still coat the engine externals and the jet pump with ACF50, Rust Check or similar product. The battery gets topped charged once every month. Keep the seat and front hood loosely latched for air circulation. You can easily do a better job that the dealer since you have constant access and are indoors. Many dealers store the machines in unheated areas or even outdoors. The only way to gaurantee TLC is to do it yourself, you are not on the time clock trying to maximize profit.

Depending on the operating hours and age I'd consider the supersharger for winter maintenance.I believe the 2007 does not have the metal clutch washers either, which I strongly recommend you evaluate.

T2000 · 01-28-2010, 06:58 PM

Roto dude, did you just cut on a trashy dealer ? What ? Time clock ? A dealer? Maximize profits? A dealer? c-mon now..... we all know that the dealer ONLY has our best interest at heart ........