Brrr it's cold. Will the Twins be OK outside?

Started by Headrope, December 14, 2008, 08:45:30 PM

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Headrope

Will the Raptors be OK outside for a few days with the temps at 18-ish degrees (Fahrenheit) and snow?

I pissed away the good weather and now the coldest temperatures in 30 years have set in - before I finished the shed. It's not yet insulated and has tarps for doors.

The coolant in the bottles hasn't froze so it would seem to make sense everything is OK but I don't have first-hand experience with storing quads in the cold.
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GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
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GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

Krandall

You don't have a thing to worrry about. I've ridden mine in -20. It's stored in an un-heated garage. :thumbs:


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You should be good to go man.  Just fire them up everyonce in awhile to keep things lubed and let them run alittle bit
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Headrope

Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

Blair

its below -30 up here... i dont think you have anything to worry about...
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fastraptor

It might be bad on the batterys as they dont like the cold,you could pull them
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Peelz

Quote from: fastraptor on December 15, 2008, 02:22:06 PM
It might be bad on the batterys as they dont like the cold,you could pull them

+1 batteries will take a beating trying to crank a cold engine when they are cold. I still have no trouble though.
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Flynbyu

Just crank them over once a week or so, you'll be fine.

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Blair

hmmm that reminds me... i should go pull my battery, the quad is stored at my sisters place and her garage isnt heated...
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double06

What cold?  Its 70 degrees here!   :rofl:  Good ole S.C.
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Peelz

Better keep those twins warm and toasty. They look a bit cold and rigid. :lol:
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Livingmylife93

you shouldn't have any problems. Pulling the battery would be a good idea though.

Kamakazi

Quote from: Livingmylife93 on December 21, 2008, 03:41:34 PM
you shouldn't have any problems. Pulling the battery would be a good idea though.

for like 30$ you can get a battery tender which plugs into the wall and holds your battery at full charge without over charging.  thats how i roll  :grin_nod:  in fact i plug it in in the summer when i leave it for a long time as well.
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