Tunnel Protectors removal benefits

[BIG BLUE 2]

Just wondering if this really works for keeping ice build up down in the tunnel. Also wondering if the protectors have anything to do with the tunnel structure and rigidity.

 

[APEX 06]

Just look at the ice they hold after a ride.

 

[603NytroXTX]

Hey all. I just took my tunnel protectors off when I installed my 1.75 BC and extros. I have ridden around 300 miles since then on hardpack with scratchers as well as some very minimal "powder". I can honestly say that is helps but there is still pretty significant buildup. I would probably say it cuts it down by 50% but it is like i said very significant still. The back of the sled is extremely heavy and very hard to lift. I have to kick my tunnel from all the way in the back to the front to get it to fall off. When I do this it will knock most of the ice down onto the track and helps quite a bit. I have heard that the tunnel block off plates work well and this would help with some of the buildup around the muffler which gathers a good amount but the majority of ice i can see is just stuck to the side of the tunnel. I am looking for a little more basic solution to help with some of the icing. I am thinking maybe some teflon spray or PAM might help the situation. I realize it wont help long term but even if it helps with when i kick the side of the tunnel.

 

[mcamzr]

The Pam grilling spray works. And it smells like your cooking for a few miles.

 

[stook]

Block off plate around the muffler works well

 

[ToNeDeF]

Get rid of tunnel protectors + block of the muffler + a coat of fluid film for good luck= Significantly less ice and snow build-up. Not perfect but much better.