How a Can-Am sits for the off-season has a lot to do with how it starts back up. A few extra steps at storage time save a lot of troubleshooting in spring.
Fuel system
Old fuel left sitting can degrade and gum up small passages in the fuel system. Follow your owner’s manual’s storage guidance — many recommend a stabilizer additive and running the engine briefly afterward so treated fuel reaches the system.
Battery
This is the single most common cause of spring no-starts. Either disconnect the battery or, better, put it on a smart charger/maintainer for the off-season. See our battery & electrical guide for why deep discharge shortens battery life.
Tires
Set tires to their storage-recommended pressure (check your manual — it can differ from riding pressure) and, if possible, get the machine off the ground or on a stand to avoid flat-spotting.
Moisture and pests
Cover the exhaust outlet and air intake to discourage rodents from nesting over winter, and store in as dry a space as possible to limit corrosion on exposed metal.
Oil
Many owners change the oil right before storage rather than right after, so contaminants from the riding season aren’t sitting in contact with internals for months. See our oil change guide for interval and filter guidance.
A little prep before winter means less troubleshooting — and a faster first ride — come spring.