It's only a small quad, fit in there super easy not going to fit a super big bike in the bed but, there was lots of room left Didn't bother taking the TC off. Could definitely get a bigger bike in there if need be.
This heating strip or "de-icer" as it's called work pretty decent I let The ST warm up for 10 or 15 minutes never had a problem it's like icy blades are just a thing of the past. I live in Canada so they have been tested thoroughly.
I'm unsure of its long term effects or if it effects any of the other systems I'm going to say it should be relatively safe as all it's doing is changing throttle response time. If you are always flogging on your whip it's hard on it either way.
If it was quite cold it may just be struggling for air some cars are a prick in the winter especially turbo's. And if you smoke in it/higher miles/ potential debris from season and road. Mabe change the filters for cabin and engine. As for the auto start could be numerous things from simple to...
They look so lit tho! Keep up the creative flow and good work man. I'm excited to see what you guys come up with next. And don't listen to uncle Tom's complaints about things they can't afford, there is a thing called stock and it's just right for some people.