Getting blasted with snow

[porkchop]

recently been getting covered with snow from the back of the sled in any condition really.
My jacket/ helmet, rear of seat, tail light area.
Wife almost ran into me not being able to see the brake light, don't need that happening.

Seen someone here had used a Viper snow flap sorta effectively, wondering if it was a '14 or what?
I gotta try something....

 

[Michigandir]

Did you do the tunnel block off. It's all coming from the hole behind your seat.

 

[porkchop]

I have an enclosed tunnel plate covering the exhaust.

 

[birdmayon]

Longer flap will definitely help. I had a really bad issue with snow on my back with a cut down stock flap. Put a long skins flap on there and it is much better now.

 

[MNBlizzard]

Wish I had your problem...trails havent even been groomed here!

 

[RIGIDONE]

Does your snow flap hang straight down or close to it??? Try bending it out a bit, I think you get a wind swirling effect like in the bed of a pick up. With the flap bent out slightly I feel it lets that turbulent air escape..

 

[porkchop]

Tony, it's sticking out there some but think it's just short.

MnBlizzard, we've been grooming almost nightly for 2 weeks now- the 1'+ recently has helped a lot. Need more!

 

[RIGIDONE]

good job on the grooming!!!

 

[shadow44]

recently been getting covered with snow from the back of the sled in any condition really.
My jacket/ helmet, rear of seat, tail light area.
Wife almost ran into me not being able to see the brake light, don't need that happening.

Seen someone here had used a Viper snow flap sorta effectively, wondering if it was a '14 or what?
I gotta try something....

I put a 2014 Viper snow flap on my 08 RTX, I've noticed a big difference...no snow on my back. I do still get some snow on the tail light but I got into the habit of wiping it off every time I stop. Here's a pic, and keep in mind I have the GYTR bumper for clearance. The flap also required trimming and new holes drilled to mount it.

 

[porkchop]

Thanks Shadow,
How is it being so rigid when backing up, doesn't crease in or ??
I have a Skinz, plenty of room also.

 

[shadow44]

Thanks Shadow,
How is it being so rigid when backing up, doesn't crease in or ??
I have a Skinz, plenty of room also.

No issues so far , it seems pretty rigid but flexs fine when I pull it of my truck ramp and hasn't cracked or anything. So far so good. When I back up it also stays rigid and doesn't go up into the track.

 

[Jona$]

whats the width and height on this one?

EDIT
found it.

It is 15 1/4 inch wide at the very top where it rivets on. Then, about three inches down, it widens to 18". It is about 21" long from top to bottom

 

[porkchop]

No issues so far , it seems pretty rigid but flexs fine when I pull it of my truck ramp and hasn't cracked or anything. So far so good. When I back up it also stays rigid and doesn't go up into the track.

Thanks for the info-
My dealer has a new/ take off for $35, gonna give it a try.

 

[mp5]

Just rode 200 miles this wkend w my new '15 Viper snow flap and stock bumper...no snow on my back...and buddies can see my break light now too!!

 

[porkchop]

It's on, trial run tomorrow night