Cold weather and ARGOS

[jnjmoonsfishing]

So with the cold weather what are some of the things that you need to be care full of when hunting or camping in the cold. I went hunting (more like camping in the cold, not much hunting done). When we finally got out of the tents and started to pack up I had to spend 3 hours thawing the brakes, and fuel lines of my friends four wheeler that I was using (we had a heater and lantern under the bike with tarps coving them to keep in the heat), my other buddy had to thaw out his throttle body, and his high temp alarm was on the whole time. At the end of the ride his alarm said his low battery.

Im just looking for ideas of of what could happen when camping in the cold or taking the family for a cold ride, and pass or swap ideas with others on the site.

[mike bar]

I found a blow torch was light and compact.It doesn't take alot of time but u got to be careful!!!!

[Rock Doctor]

Argo's are famous for frozen choke and throttle cables. (A mixture of Isopropyl alchohol and ATF injected into the throttle cable can help with this)

I always put some gasline antifreeze (Isoproplyl, NOT Methyl) into the tank when I fill up in the winter

If there is no chance of falling into water, you can run without plugs. Any snow that gets into the machine will melt, and you might as well let it out as you go.

If you are on tracks, tire pressure/track tension is very important

Check the bug screen on the rad once in a while, they can frost up on long runs. (Usually just have to shutdown for a few minutes to clear it)

Of course a good warmup is always recommended.

I'm sure there are other good ideas out there as well
RD

[philipatmaxfour]

Winter Maintenance

Argo's are famous for frozen choke and throttle cables. (A mixture of Isopropyl alchohol and ATF injected into the throttle cable can help with this)

I always put some gasline antifreeze (Isoproplyl, NOT Methyl) into the tank when I fill up in the winter

If there is no chance of falling into water, you can run without plugs. Any snow that gets into the machine will melt, and you might as well let it out as you go.

If you are on tracks, tire pressure/track tension is very important

Check the bug screen on the rad once in a while, they can frost up on long runs. (Usually just have to shutdown for a few minutes to clear it)

Of course a good warmup is always recommended.

I'm sure there are other good ideas out there as well
RD

ROCK Doctor, Why ISOPROPlYL not MethylHYDRATE? What is the difference. Great to learn from someone who is living the life! Keep the videos coming,please.

[artist1018]

I use Sea Foam in my gas & oil. No freezing and, it keeps the gas "fresh" when sitting for long periods between uses.

[Rock Doctor]

ROCK Doctor, Why ISOPROPlYL not MethylHYDRATE? What is the difference. Great to learn from someone who is living the life! Keep the videos coming,please.

Hi Phil
I am under the understanding that Methyl Hydrate will wash the oil off your cylinder walls, and will also dry out seals (This is more important with 2 strokes, but still effects 4 strokes). Isopropyl Gasline antifreeze has some lubricating qualities.

I use Sea Foam in my gas & oil. No freezing and, it keeps the gas "fresh" when sitting for long periods between uses.

I have heard that Sea Foam is good, but it's not available here. As a matter of fact, (If I'm not mistaken) Sea Foam is a mixture of "Light Oil" and "Isopropoline"


RD

[philipatmaxfour]

Gas Additive-

Hi Phil
I am under the understanding that Methyl Hydrate will wash the oil off your cylinder walls, and will also dry out seals (This is more important with 2 strokes, but still effects 4 strokes). Isopropyl Gasline antifreeze has some lubricating qualities.



I have heard that Sea Foam is good, but it's not available here. As a matter of fact, (If I'm not mistaken) Sea Foam is a mixture of "Light Oil" and "Isopropoline"


RD

Thanks Rock Doctor and Artist1018. I appreciate the chance to shake off some dumb!