Wet Foot

[booxr800]

Alright I got out and rode 60 miles around home yesterday all powder and all farm land riding. Half way through the day my left boot was soaked I thought they took care of this. Has anyone else noticed this? And yes the sled needs wider skis for riding in powder when you let off the trigger the front dives big time. But other than that I love it so far I can't wait to get it to the UP on the trails.

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

wet foot fix: better boots and pants i have no issues
wider ski fix: buy mountain sled for powder
front end dive: welcome to four strokes you will get used to just keeping enough of the trigger pushed to keep front end up.

also there are tons of threads about this search it out and see what others have done.

 

[booxr800]

I have FXR pants and boots never got wet before except for feet sweating so I really don't think thats it seeing as it was after 30 miles. If you say you have had no problems what boots should I get.

 

[nate007]

Are you in Mt. Pleasant Iowa? Load that baby up and get up to Iowa City!! were going out tonight if I get my track on, I'd be glad to help ya get the wet boot fixed!
PM me or call me (319) 930-1931

 

[booxr800]

No sorry I'm in Mt. Pleasant MI but I am interested in what you think I should do for the wet foot. What are your ideas? I have a uncle who works with sheet metal a does fab work for him self I was going to see what he could fab up to block the water spray.

 

[nate007]

Just get it good and dry, take the panels off and use some duct tape on the inside of the foot well. Also, take some clear silicone, roll the sled on it's LEFT side, and carefully seal all th openings from the tunnel to the engine compartment. That should do the trick. If not, put some pre-filter material over the grille openings on teh top of the side panels.
I did experience the wet boot (as did Mr Sled) last year at a TY ride in Muni. I think we figured out that riding in a group with the snow spray (or powder riding) there was snow getting through the vents on the top of the side panels, melting with the heat from the clutches, and falling ono the top of the footwell area. Taping thi insode of the footwell will divert the water down in front of your foot, an should solve the problem.
If you look through the holes in your footwell, you will see the secondary clutch. Thats what you DON'T want to see.

 

[booxr800]

Thanks I will give it a try. Need to do something a 200 mile day with a wet foot would really suck

 

[scott8888]

Just get it good and dry, take the panels off and use some duct tape on the inside of the foot well. Also, take some clear silicone, roll the sled on it's LEFT side, and carefully seal all th openings from the tunnel to the engine compartment. That should do the trick. If not, put some pre-filter material over the grille openings on teh top of the side panels.
I did experience the wet boot (as did Mr Sled) last year at a TY ride in Muni. I think we figured out that riding in a group with the snow spray (or powder riding) there was snow getting through the vents on the top of the side panels, melting with the heat from the clutches, and falling ono the top of the footwell area. Taping thi insode of the footwell will divert the water down in front of your foot, an should solve the problem.
If you look through the holes in your footwell, you will see the secondary clutch. Thats what you DON'T want to see.

that always nice to use duct tape on a new sled

 

[lucky_7]

What sled do you have? If you have an 08, you will need to add the plate that goes under the secondary.

I have an 08 and added the plate, plus a little silicone here and there....rode 175 miles yesterday and no wet boot at all.

 

[Topgun]

wet foot fix: better boots and pants i have no issues
wider ski fix: buy mountain sled for powder
front end dive: welcome to four strokes you will get used to just keeping enough of the trigger pushed to keep front end up.

also there are tons of threads about this search it out and see what others have done.

LOL, that being said have you tried getting your dry on the inside , but very frozen on the outside stuff off ???? The left side of my bibs had a 1/4 inch of ice all around and you couldn't even see the laces on my boots from ice.
I'll get over it though, this sled is very addicting.......

 

[booxr800]

I have a 09 xtx

 

[woodydog]

wet foot fix: better boots and pants i have no issues
wider ski fix: buy mountain sled for powder
front end dive: welcome to four strokes you will get used to just keeping enough of the trigger pushed to keep front end up.

also there are tons of threads about this search it out and see what others have done.

Lame answer Tyler, I personally have Trukke Boots from your dealership and FXR Adrenaline Gear which is the same as the Yamaha Team Tech stuff. Are you telling me I was sold crappy gear? The wet foot problem needs to be addressed whether it is done by Yamaha or the sled owner, people just want it fixed. Just like with the bar warmers, don't ever tell anyone to fix them by purchasing better gloves. They barely work on some sleds (mine included) and they need o be fixed!

 

[gormleyflyer2002]

answer

what Nate said.......he's correct, except for the left side thing. flip the sled on the right side (so you dont dump all your oil and gas)

1/ Look way up at the top end of the heat exchanger, fill those two big #*$&@ holes with silicone or the whatever else works.....this is the nytro fesh water generator IMO.
2/ Remove the top and bottom left side covers.
3/ You will see a flat or horizontal edge with a gap around the alumnium bulkhead.....fill the gap with silicone. This is the bottom edge lets say.
4/ Add weather stripping (3/4" x 1/4") along this edge.
5/ Lower panel, remove 1/8" of platic from the bottom flange in the area by the heat exchanger. This panel sits a little to far, protrudes into the tunnel area.......remove enough so it sits behine the metal edge.
6/ Assemble complete and silicone along the edge from the wet side.
7/ Snow dust......smo dust, dont worry about it......let it all dry and go ride.
8/ I installed the plate......this is not a fix, stopping the water getting in is.

I have great gear and was never wet..........chipping ice to get my boot of got old real fast. Anyone who accepts this has serious problems....IMO

 

[nate007]

You won't loose your oil and gas by flipping it on it's left side. The oil system is a dry sump with a sealed tank, and make sure your sleds gas cap is on tight! If you lay it on its right side, you can only access the back side of the gearcase, and the secondary will be on top. You want to try to silicone from the tunnel side of the sled, as not to trap water that makes it past the tunnel. A couple guys tried to just silicone it from the outside of the tunnel, and ended up with dirt and stuff between the tunnel and the silicone, and the silicone fell out.
By having the sled on its left side, it gives you easier access to the secondary side for applying silicone. It's alot harder to do over your head, and if you're not going to do it on the left side, you might as well just leave it on the floor and raise the front with a jack.
The duct tape trick is only a quick fix, but it will get you by until you can get eh plate insalled, or fabricate something else yourself. I ride in Iowa most of the season, and never had a wet boot. The first time I went to the UP, and was riding in a big group with all the snow spray and dust is when I noticed it, so its definately worse with the right conditions.

 

[gormleyflyer2002]

Nate.....you silicone it with the side covers/panels in place I'm guessing..?

not sure i could remove the covers with the sled on the left side.....

4000km with dry feet, more than one way to skin a cat.

cheers, BK