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thinksnow
Expert
I have the MPI jumper cables. They work just fine. The wires didn't heat up or melt. Then again, it was -40 degrees outside and nothing heated up.LOL
We were in West Yellowstone two years ago and it was COLD in the mornings (-35 to -45 every morning). I went out and tried to start the TRX-1. It fired and died several times. I cranked a few more seconds and could tell that it wasn't spinning fast enough. After pulling our arms out of the sockets, we got the 2-strokers started and I put the charging cable from one sled to mine. We let them sit for 30 seconds idling and I cranked mine. It fired right off.
I installed an in-line anti-freeze warmer to help on those super cold mornings. Way easier on the engine. Just plug it in for a half-hour and the block gets nice and toasty.
We were in West Yellowstone two years ago and it was COLD in the mornings (-35 to -45 every morning). I went out and tried to start the TRX-1. It fired and died several times. I cranked a few more seconds and could tell that it wasn't spinning fast enough. After pulling our arms out of the sockets, we got the 2-strokers started and I put the charging cable from one sled to mine. We let them sit for 30 seconds idling and I cranked mine. It fired right off.
I installed an in-line anti-freeze warmer to help on those super cold mornings. Way easier on the engine. Just plug it in for a half-hour and the block gets nice and toasty.
YUASA Motorcycle jumper cables are the perfect size, won't stiffen or freeze.
http://www.yuasabatteries.com/accessories.asp
Shop around and you can find them for around $15.00.
http://www.motosupply.bigstep.com/item. ... ID=1483028
Hope this helps!
http://www.yuasabatteries.com/accessories.asp
Shop around and you can find them for around $15.00.
http://www.motosupply.bigstep.com/item. ... ID=1483028
Hope this helps!
LJ 452
TY 4 Stroke God
I think the main thing to remember hear is that if your pluging into the headlight assembly of another sled or if you are using anything other than the jumper lead that are on the sled what you wnat to do is charge the battery not jump start it. Meaning plug it in however you system allows you to and sit back and wait a little bit for the battery to "charge" off the other one. If you try to jump imediatly you likely will end up blowing fuses or melting wires. Wires that are sized for 20-30 amp can't handle 50-100 cranking amps. Now you would be stuck with a sled that won't start and one with smoked wiring or blow fuses. 
I'm sure some will say they've jumped no problem, but me I'll take the wait approach. The cost of the new battery is enough I don't want to be buying wire harnesses as well.
I'm sure some will say they've jumped no problem, but me I'll take the wait approach. The cost of the new battery is enough I don't want to be buying wire harnesses as well.
Very good point!
Yeller
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Re: jumper cables
Those are the ones I bought as well.
APEXMAN said:
Those are the ones I bought as well.
I built my own....but that shouldnt be suprising.
Any auto store has clamps and wires. I got the heavy wire that was like a coil. Fits right up in the windshield bag.
Any auto store has clamps and wires. I got the heavy wire that was like a coil. Fits right up in the windshield bag.
What no pictures? Come on out with them!
Cost was around $10.00 but they dont take up any room and weight in at almost nothing..... 
I cant remember what the wires were rated, but have used it to cold start quads. Charge my turbo sled from the truck and jump a couple electrical issues on different things. O ya, they extended out 8'
I cant remember what the wires were rated, but have used it to cold start quads. Charge my turbo sled from the truck and jump a couple electrical issues on different things. O ya, they extended out 8'
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THOSE LOOK GREAT 
Thanks, all the cables I have looked at are just too big. These fit in the small pocket in the saddle bag.
They get a little warm when using them to cold start the turbo rx1, but did anyway off the truck a couple times.
They get a little warm when using them to cold start the turbo rx1, but did anyway off the truck a couple times.
Mine are made with small welding cable so they are heavier duty but being only 5 feet long I am able to pack them away. If I had to build another set I would follow what you did here. Great job!
