new4stroker
Expert
I have Friday off and have a ride with a couple guys lined up. Prob about a 175km loop. None of us have done this trip before so not sure what trails will be like. They just got 8 inches of snow so that should be good. The forecast is for +6 to +9 degrees Celsius. Is this too warm? What do I need to watch for in this temp? The snow will be great but is the temp too high? Would others ride in this temp? Could be the last run of the year.
569jason
Extreme
I rode Tuesday when it was 44f. My sled did just fine. I was a little worried with it being so warm, so I would throw some snow on the running boards when we took breaks. No lights came on no problems.
new4stroker
Expert
569jason said:
Why snow on the running boards?
Also what is the most vital area to keep snow on to get max cooling??
569jason
Extreme
That's where my coolers are. Look under the running boards you will see the coolers if not maybe they changed the location on the newer sleds.
Warm temps like +9c will put a strain on the belt. The snow will be very heavy out in the open. All the cooling is done fight in front of the track and along the running boards. So putting snow on top of the boards will help a bit for cooling. Try to limit hard surface or well travelled paths. Break new trails to help get snow into the track to aid in cooling and in lubrication for the sliders.
I personally would not run my sleds in warm conditions like +6 to +9.
I personally would not run my sleds in warm conditions like +6 to +9.
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I just went for a 170km ride this afternoon and it was +11c!
I had no problems with overheating, tunnel was getting a lot of snow since it was so soft. There was enough cooling that the light did not come on and the phazer does not have much for cooling in the tunnel, a lot of it comes from the rad and fan, at +11 i am not sure it was doing much good!
Like steiner said it will be harder on the belt, clutches will be hotter.
I don't see a problem with running in warm weather as long as the light does not come on. I have had my sled run hotter at minus 20 then it was running today.
IMO as long as their is snow grab a sweat shirt, some thin gloves and enjoy the last ride. Maybe pump some grease in your skid after the ride to get the water out.
I had no problems with overheating, tunnel was getting a lot of snow since it was so soft. There was enough cooling that the light did not come on and the phazer does not have much for cooling in the tunnel, a lot of it comes from the rad and fan, at +11 i am not sure it was doing much good!
Like steiner said it will be harder on the belt, clutches will be hotter.
I don't see a problem with running in warm weather as long as the light does not come on. I have had my sled run hotter at minus 20 then it was running today.
IMO as long as their is snow grab a sweat shirt, some thin gloves and enjoy the last ride. Maybe pump some grease in your skid after the ride to get the water out.
4strokeluvr111
Please stay between the markers!
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I have a digital temp gage on my Vector and have ridden in temps approaching 50F. Engine never got even close to 200F and light would go on at 210F (I tried it once). When it's that warm the snow is soft and is easily thrown into the coolers. Snow on top of the running boards when you are stopped is a bit of added insurance.
GREEN&BLUE
Newbie
I,ve ran in that temp a few times with no issues, but I like to run 91 octane fuel. Helps keep pistons cooler and stop any detonation that the higher air temp my cause.
