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Hi, when I bought the Fat Bob I was told it had to be stored in above 50 degree only. I'm in New Hampshire, is that for real? I am itching to get that thing out of storage and I see temps going down to the mid 30's one time this week.
 
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If that were true , half the bikes up here in Canada would be doomed . If you don't have a battery tender , I would pick one up and plug it in any time you don't plan on riding for more than a couple of days .
 
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Originally Posted by mikerino
Hi, when I bought the Fat Bob I was told it had to be stored in above 50 degree only. I'm in New Hampshire, is that for real? I am itching to get that thing out of storage and I see temps going down to the mid 30's one time this week.
Who told you that ?
 
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I've had to knock ice off my Sport Glide before riding to work. Unless you are wanting to preserve the bike for a museum 100 years from now, don't worry about it. Use a battery tender once it gets below 50 degrees or so if you won't be riding for a week or so.
 
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The dealership told me that. They told me after I signed the papers, I may have re-considered buying the bike if I had known during the sale. Glad to hear it isn't true.
 
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what dealership? would be interesting to know.
 
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Thank you all for the info. I am going to go get my beautiful new machine right now from storage.
 
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I really don't want to do the dealership any damage, really nice guys other than that advice. I would be glad to tell you privately.
 
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Originally Posted by mikerino
Hi, when I bought the Fat Bob I was told it had to be stored in above 50 degree only.



 
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Seriously? Its a motorcycle, made of metal and plastic.

You should have asked them what would happen if the bike gets below freezing, I would love to hear their answer.
 


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