r/Karting • u/Sword7770 Lo206 • 2d ago

Karting Question Outdoor Kart Storage Question?

So I got my first kart about 2 months ago, but unfortunately I don’t have a garage or enclosed area to store the kart. I have been keeping it on a stand with a kart cover on it and a heavy duty tarp over that. Is there any maintenance/preventative care (other than the standard cleaning/lubing pre/post session) I can do to make sure my kart doesn’t get damaged over time? I live in Southern California so I am fortunate to have mild weather year round and don’t really need to worry about freezing temps or any extreme weather other than the occasional rain. I usually go to the track once or twice a week so the kart isn’t ever sitting still for more than a week.

Thanks for any info

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u/brygx 2d ago

WD40 on everything, the risk with a cover is if it rains and you let the humidity accumulate under the cover. Otherwise the kart is fine, steel doesn't really care what temp it is, but you should pull the engine off and store it indoors. Tires too for any that you plan to race.

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u/Sword7770 Lo206 2d ago

I didn’t think about the possible humidity, that’s good info. I could probably wipe it down if it rains heavy just to be safe. As far as taking the engine on and off I’m trying to avoid that as much as possible to be completely honest lol. I’m still learning the mechanical side of everything and I think taking the engine on and off would take some of the fun out of it for me. I’ll definitely start taking wheels/tires off though since that’s pretty easy.

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u/brygx 2d ago

Which engine do you run? 

I think you're ok as long as there is airflow under the cover.

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u/Sword7770 Lo206 2d ago

LO206

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u/Outside-Client-4538 2d ago

Take the wheels and tires off and wrap the tires in plastic wrap. It will help keep the oils sealed in and will extend the life of the tires. WD-40 all exposed metals. SC1 or something similar on all plastic and painted metals to protect and seal. Not sure what engine you have but there is probably some maintenance you can do there as well.

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u/Suspicious_Tap3303 2d ago

I kept mine in the living room (before I was foolish enough to get married).