Belly Pan Blown Belt Protector

[hibshman25]

While doing some testing up at Excell last season Aaron expressed the need for a belly pan protector. There were instances when the belts were blowing holes through the belly pan and then not rideable due to snow dust venting into clutch and belt area causing belt slippage.

With some input from Aaron I designed a protector. There are others on the market, but the idea of just sandwiching the foam and riveting a plate to the plastic panel just didn't suit me.

Below is a photo of what I have so far. I will be adding a rubber grommet and collar to the rear mount hole so vibration and stress is not contained within the guard itself. This should prevent stress cracks like the oil tank and radiator mount tabs that happened on early year apex and vector sleds.

Once completed these will be available from myself or Excell.

 

[thor452]

good idea wish I had one for my apex last year

 

[@123]

While doing some testing up at Excell last season Aaron expressed the need for a belly pan protector. There were instances when the belts were blowing holes through the belly pan and then not rideable due to snow dust venting into clutch and belt area causing belt slippage.

With some input from Aaron I designed a protector. There are others on the market, but the idea of just sandwiching the foam and riveting a plate to the plastic panel just didn't suit me.

Below is a photo of what I have so far. I will be adding a rubber grommet and collar to the rear mount hole so vibration and stress is not contained within the guard itself. This should prevent stress cracks like the oil tank and radiator mount tabs that happened on early year apex and vector sleds.

Once completed these will be available from myself or Excell.


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nice !!! what price i
am from canada

 

[DranttelSS]

Good work Travis!

 

[**sj**]

nice work Travis

 

[XP123]

Looks like the guard will be moving with the engine.

 

[ShootToThrill]

That"s a nice piece!! My belt incident showed marks and whipping up high closer to the top of the shock mount. a little higher would be ideal.

 

[Dieselxtx]

That"s a nice piece!! My belt incident showed marks and whipping up high closer to the top of the shock mount. a little higher would be ideal.

X2 they are blowing out the front of the panel from what I saw just extend that up 2in and it will be perfect.

 

[fatchance]

looks good Travis. Any chance you can make it easily removable with enough dead space below to store a spare belt?

 

[Byam]

X2 they are blowing out the front of the panel from what I saw just extend that up 2in and it will be perfect.

X3. The one i have Is attached by the upper tab bolt. I have seen one whit a lots of duct tape closed to that bolt......

 

[Mitch Desorcy]

Will that fit on a Viper?? I've had to replace 2 side panels because of blown belts.

 

[hibshman25]

Thanks for all the feedback. I plan to look into all the suggestions tomorrow.

The intent is to have one design that will also fit the viper as well.

 

[Joe ltx-le]

Thanks for all the feedback. I plan to look into all the suggestions tomorrow.

The intent is to have one design that will also fit the viper as well.

When do you plan to have your product on the market ? For my winder this is a must .

 

[hibshman25]

Is the area marked in yellow where you guys are seeing damage? Thinking the contour of side panel is slightly different between viper and sidewinder in this area. Perhaps I will make up a supplemental piece for both sleds that can rivet to the panel to protect this area. I have a viper being dropped off this afternoon and I will compare the two.

 

[Dieselxtx]

Is the area marked in yellow where you guys are seeing damage? Thinking the contour of side panel is slightly different between viper and sidewinder in this area. Perhaps I will make up a supplemental piece for both sleds that can rivet to the panel to protect this area. I have a viper being dropped off this afternoon and I will compare the two.

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Yes that is the spot!