RS Ice Buildup

[canadianhunter]

Anyone removed the tunnel protectors to prevent ice buildup ? I don't have studs. If so I have a couple questions :
Can they be removed without removing suspension ?
Any tips on removing the seat ?

 

[Flipper]

I have not removed the tunnel protectors myself so I can't comment on that. I would think the job would be a lot easier with the suspension out.

The seat is straight forward to remove.

You need to take the muffler platstic trim pieces off in order to access the seat fastners. These fastners are metal hooks on one end that attach to the seat and the other end is threaded in order to bolt to the bracket. Once you remove the bolts the seat is ready to be removed.

Pull the seat slowely back towards the rear and up. I say go slowely because one you get it out just a little, you need to detach the wiring harness for the tail light. It is located on the throttle side just underneath the plastic trim below the gas tank. Once the harness is detached, you are good to go.

Hope this helps.

 

[radianguy]

I'm experiencing the ice build up as well, I would love to know of a fix.

 

[151tf]

Lots of jumps.

 

[canadianhunter]

I have not removed the tunnel protectors myself so I can't comment on that. I would think the job would be a lot easier with the suspension out.

The seat is straight forward to remove.

You need to take the muffler platstic trim pieces off in order to access the seat fastners. These fastners are metal hooks on one end that attach to the seat and the other end is threaded in order to bolt to the bracket. Once you remove the bolts the seat is ready to be removed.

Pull the seat slowely back towards the rear and up. I say go slowely because one you get it out just a little, you need to detach the wiring harness for the tail light. It is located on the throttle side just underneath the plastic trim below the gas tank. Once the harness is detached, you are good to go.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info.
I felt I would be able to figure it out ( man made it so man should be able to fix it ), But when one has access to info. from some very knowledgeable people why not ask.

 

[Aaron Eh]

I installed a rear heat exchanger to curb rear ice build up on my 07 Nytro. Only have one 150 km ride on it this year but on there was no build up at the back of the tunnel. There was still a small amount build up between the plastic coolant tube cover and running boards. But nothing like there was last year between the snowflap and the track though.

 

[canadianhunter]

Our 06 Rage's came with the rear heat exchangers, but still get alot of ice caught on the brakets that hold the tunnel protectors. This ice is very had to get out.

 

[russraider]

I have the rear heat exchanger on my vector for the back end build up.And for under the tunnel I spray a generous amount of silicone before I leave on a trip and it helps alot.

 

[Aaron Eh]

Our 06 Rage's came with the rear heat exchangers, but still get alot of ice caught on the brakets that hold the tunnel protectors. This ice is very had to get out.

Oh, I did not know that - thanks.

 

[radianguy]

I was out today and no ice build up in the tunnel. I was thinking the cold snap we had was causing the ice build up, wasn't very cold today -3 and things were fine.

 

[sparks49]

Ice Build Up

I was worried about this when I decided to go to the 4 strokes, but my concern was not with the heat exhcangers, because I don't think that's where the bulk of the problem is at. I think the majority of the ice build up problems is due to the Hot Exhaust that's running directly over the tunnel, which will constantly be melting snow and creating a problem. I used to experiance this problem with my old 95 Vmax when the heat exchangers where in the top of the tunnel, I would always come out to a sled that was iced over if I didn't work to clear the snow the night before.
My solution to this was to get the back end up off the ground after a day of riding and spin the track to clear out most of the snow, which isn't a major problem if your heading back to the same location each night, but if you're on a trip and traveling from hotel to hotel, this can pose a problem. That's why I came up with some portable lifts that I take with me. When we're done riding, I bounce the rear of the sleds a few times, then put them on the stands, run the snow out and leave them in the air for night. The next morning, I'm able to start them on the stands, make sure the tracks are clear and be ready for a new day of riding. They work really good, no frozen tracks to the ground, no ice build up and no burned belts. If you look at the picture you can see that I have brackets mounted to the rear grab bar and the stands stay put throughout a whole day of riding.

 

[170plus]

seems like the cold has a big affect on the ice,this pic is after a 5 day trip to gaspe and back,the last 3 days were very cold with fresh snow before the cold snap,

 

[Grimm]

That's a nifty idea sparks49, did you make those yourself? I'd like to see more pics if you got em.

 

[sparks49]

Ice Build Up

Here are a few more pictures. Actually, I had thought of possibly selling these things, but the progress has been slow. I don't know how much interest there is, so I haven't really persued it lately. I did make up a small video which more or less shows exactly how it works, if anyone's interested in seeing it, let me know. John

 

[shed]

google

sledjack

a guy in my area makes them

and you don't have to lift
you push down...cool