Eliminating ice build up in tunnel

I have a rear cooler and that definitely helped. But, I also carry a rubber mallet in my back storage compartment. It fits and does a great job.

Jon
 
Ice Build Up

I wish Yamaha would follow the lead of Doo and Polaris (like on the Switchback Dragon) and integrate the heat exchanger into the top and middle of the tunnel. This provides a very large surface area for cooling and serves to melt off the ice build up. Genius! Yamaha does not need any more weight on their machines. It begs the question, What is the difference in wet weight when you are caked with snow and the competition is not? (This is a line I heard from a Polaris Rep at a snow show this year). It does make sense.

:ORC :ORC :ORC
 
Yamaha's competition needs all the help they can get.
 
kyzer said:
What about your snow flap ?? Maybe shorten it up or just take it off to see if that helps throw the snow and ice out , if it does then maybe you can either shorten it up or change the angle of the flap
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The snow flap is an important part of the cooling system and hyfax lubing system.

In marginal snow conditions the sled will be more prone to overheating and will burn through hyfax with a shorter flap.

I've also discovered that in marginal conditions that bending the flap almost straight down (almost touching the ground) makes a huge difference in hyfax life.
 
Stupid Question...but what if your sled was studded and you took off the tunnel protectors. Why is that bad and what would happen?
 
I am unstudded w/ 1.5" track. I found my tunnel protectors loose and rattling around. OUT THEY CAME. . .
I have a 2 part coating for boat bottoms. It has teflon in it. I will post back on if it did anything.
 
what about the stuff they spray on airliner wings etc to prevent icing?

Anyone work in that field that may be able to give it a try? Or how someoen could get a hold of it and try?
 
When you have a spare moment, wash out your tunnel to the best you can. I take tirefoam, or tire wet, (the stuff that makes your tires shiny), and spray a generous amount all over the bottom of the tunnel, the front heat exchanger, and on the suspension parts. This keeps 80% of the ice from building in the tunnel. Can't stick where there is slippery stuff, correct?

Worked well for me, and let me know if it works well for you.
 
I just go to the dollar store and get a one dollar can of furniture polish. Helps and its cheap.
 
sledheadgeorge said:
I just go to the dollar store and get a one dollar can of furniture polish. Helps and its cheap.
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Probably just a liquid wax..good barrier. I use it to keep Epoxy from sticking to stuff so I can't see that harming anything.
If it's just a dollar I can't see them puting in anything like oil,silicone,etc.
 
SledderSteve said:
I'm going to give this stuff a try: http://www.slipplate.com/feature-winter.htm

Since I have two Phazers, both equipped with the tunnel panels and a nasty tendency to collect ice, I'll treat one, leave the other untreated then compare results.

Should have something to post, with pictures of course, early next year.
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If I dont remember wrong this thing was tested out by someone on the phazer forum last year, trying to prevent the ice build up in tunnel. It didnt make any difference at all.. But maybe it was another brand. Look forward to hear your rewiev :flag:
 
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