04' Yamaha 1200 XLT Winterize

[MASSiveJetJump]

After reviewing the various posts regarding Yamaha winterization, I am more confused then ever. I have done several Kawasaki winterizations in the past with no problems. Yesterday my buddy and I tried to do the Yamaha and could not even decided how to get to the carbs! Could someone provide a link to a site, or a simple list of steps to get my great '04 XLT 1200 ready for a nasty New England winter? Dealer beat me stupid for $235 last year!!

Thanks and Best Regards,
MASSiveJetJump

[Technical Support]

Re: 04' Yamaha 1200 XLT Winterize

You can't get to the carbs on that model, you can only spray some fogging oil down the plug holes. Just follow our guide - I don't know why everyone makes this so much more complicated than it is.

[Riixxii]

Re: 04' Yamaha 1200 XLT Winterize

$235.00, MY GOD MAN. :emoticonr You can mix up a "pickle mix" and run thru the fuel system. Use some liquid fogging oil,your regular 2-stroke oil, and double amount of STABIL, run it thru the fuel system. You have just fogged your engine and reduced the chance of costly carb jobs in the spring.