varnco Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Up till now, I've stored my ATV in my garage, but that will come to an end, as I've just bought a boat that will take up an entire lane of my 3 car garage, and cars still get priority, since they're more expensive. So, I plan on moving and storing the ATV outside in the back or sideyard. Any recommendations on how to keep the ATV in the best shape possible, given the sun here in Phoenix, or is it a losing proposition, no matter what, the seat and tires are going to get hammered hard. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Build an awning or cover it with a good cover and keep it on the shady side of the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Buy or build a shed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Definitely try to come up with some sort of shed. Even covered, the elements are hard on ATVs stored outdoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted June 5, 2017 You have to keep them out of the sun if you want them to be worth any later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJMauro12 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 I usually pull the seat off and keep that in the garage. Then I put a cover on and lay a piece of plywood over it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Get a cover. You will have to replace it once a yr most likely but it will protect it. I used to have to store mine outside and the cover worked great, its like a car cover. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azphil Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Only use the silver tarps- you can get them at Harbor Freight pretty cheap. I've used those for 5 years- plastic and seat still like new. Those tarps will last about 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 I'd worry about the battery too. My ranger battery has been fried by the heat, even with filling the water every month. It will be replaced soon, and I'll be keeping the battery indoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted June 5, 2017 I stored my rhino under an awning for about a week. Mice chewed a lot of wires in the battery box. Its always indoors now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks, so it looks like it can survive if I protect it from the sun via cover and/or port and bring battery inside, and maybe the seat too. No worries for the tires? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Keep the sun off of em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arrowsniper Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Get a cover. You will have to replace it once a yr most likely but it will protect it. I used to have to store mine outside and the cover worked great, its like a car cover. This. If you have the room, I say get 10x10 shed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Get a Battery tender. That brand specifically. If it is a Polaris get the Polaris branded cover specific to your model. It will not be cheap but it will cover it completely all the way to the ground. It seems to be of a better (thicker) quality too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Get a Battery tender. That brand specifically. If it is a Polaris get the Polaris branded cover specific to your model. It will not be cheap but it will cover it completely all the way to the ground. It seems to be of a better (thicker) quality too. We kept our range battery on a battery tender, outdoors and it died, as stated with regular water maintenence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
