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Crank-seals

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kiwikx500:
Is it good practice if not using the K5 on a regular basis to kick it over now and again in the garage
to keep the crank-seals lubed or is it not necessary and placing unnecessary wear with all the cold start ups ?

Haven't kicked the dirty 5 over in 6 months, its in part of garage with coolest temperature, if its necessary how long would it take for them to dry out and how often would you have to kick it over ? (Had new seals etc put in 2 years ago, was no mention in the Clymer manual to kick bike over on a regular basis Re winter storage)

jonny500:
i read some wear that if storing for a long time you should fill the engine with oil. (i am sure it was in a manual). i think it is a good idea to start them every 2 month or so i do with my bikes. just run them up to temp gently

Goat:
Re-jet it and put some studs in the tires and run it. Lol

I try to start mine once every couple weeks and let it get to normal operating temp before shutting down. Takes about 20 minutes or so depending how cold it is. Also keeps the carb from getting completely nasty.

RoostiusMaximus:
laugh, but when its -20c I hold a bottle torch tot he cylinder until its warm on the opposite side, then she'll start first kick  :wink:

Polar-Bus:
The crank seals are not to worry about, it's the actual crank bearing balls that can develop tiny rust pits over extended periods of storage. When I am thinking I won't be using my 2 stroke for severall months, I shoot a liberal amount of 2 stroke storage fogging oil into the carb while the engine is running. This ensures a thick coating of oil to prohibit internal rust corrosion.

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