The Snowflap started by Pitboyz
	December 30th 2008 at 9:30 AM Post #26
	Doo76 rev_rider76 Doo76 **** ! Updated Monday at 8:35 PM 808 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 30th 2007 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 07 440x sleeper (shhhh) 2008-2009 Miles: 12 ! only
	Quote originally posted by ProXtreme Remove your snow flap and you will overheat..........guaranteed! When I did the 136" extension, my snow flap was lifted and snow was going under the flap. I have a digital temp guage and was running about 15 degrees hotter. Put a 4" extension on that same day, and motor cooled immediately. Unless you have a temp guage, you probably would not see how much hotter you would actually be running. I never overheated last year, running a shorter cooler and no snow flap.. My Hairs out, No Shirt, I stage dive, I crowd surf. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

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	December 30th 2008 at 10:01 AM Post #27
	Quinlan Department of Corrections Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated... Updated Yesterday at 6:19 PM 9719 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: December 8th 2003 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600 2008-2009 Miles: 365
	Quote originally posted by Doo76 I never overheated last year, running a shorter cooler and no snow flap.. Just because yours did not overheat does not mean it can't happen! 2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI 1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom 1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600 A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion. Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 10:19 AM Post #28
	MJay Sledaholic 6184 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 16th 2004 Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7 2008-2009 Miles: 450
	Mine was torn near the bottom from me kicking it when Im trenched in. A couple weeks ago during a cold spurt I cut it down a little. I think it looks decent and it certainly doesnt drag as much or get in my way when Im stuck. Havent noticed any overheating issues yet. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 10:40 AM Post #29
	Rubi Advanced Member 1018 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 1st 2007 Location: Alexandria, MN, USA Current Sled: 2000 XCSP 600 2008-2009 Miles: 1071
	I have overheated my sled twice. Both times were issues with the snowflap. Once, the flap came off and I ziptied it on. The zipties would allow the flap to get sucked into the tunnel. All the snow would fly off the track instead of being circulated into the tunnel. I overheated so bad that I couldn't get the sled to run. The other time I lost the flap heading up into the mountains. I rode all day in deep powder with no problems, but riding across the valley to get home, with the snowflap in my backpack, I overheated again. I had to leave my sled in the street to cool off because it wouldn't run well enough to climb the snowbank to get in the yard. 1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's) 2006 Stihl Chainsaw 1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower 2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!) 2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package) 2008 RMK 600 144" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 1:06 PM Post #30
	Pitboyz 7c for life. 879 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 23rd 2007 Location: The Cottage, Canada Current Sled: 06 600 fusion H.O 2008-2009 Miles: 1025
	Wiener boy Jake, We had a ****ing ton of snow last season, and we had a lot of ice, we were riding the bay at my cottage at new years, something that hasn't even been done in about 6 years. There was plenty of ice and snow last year...so none of this low snow and low ice nonsense ya wiener. aww what the **** you cant swear thats just bull**** - Wedgehead_701 aka Morgan 7c for life. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 1:21 PM Post #31
	skidooguymxz550 has been mxz 600 for a year 173 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 15th 2006 Location: madison wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 06 mxz 600hosdi 2008-2009 Miles: .00001
	doo76, nothing happened with our 03 cause the cooler isnt on the back of the tunnel. arent they up in front of the track on that year? correct me if im wrong but i think im right 06 mxz 600 ho sdi 06 outlaw 500 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 4:29 PM  [ Modified December 30th 2008 at 4:30 PM ] Post #32
	Doo76 rev_rider76 Doo76 **** ! Updated Monday at 8:35 PM 808 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 30th 2007 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 07 440x sleeper (shhhh) 2008-2009 Miles: 12 ! only
	yah well they stop at the beaver tail. I had a delete kit on though and terry your the wiener, I was riding on ice and hardpacked trails last year meatball My Hairs out, No Shirt, I stage dive, I crowd surf. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 4:53 PM Post #33
	Pitboyz 7c for life. 879 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 23rd 2007 Location: The Cottage, Canada Current Sled: 06 600 fusion H.O 2008-2009 Miles: 1025
	Those trails we were riding on were not hard packed ice trails you cum gobbler lol. Regardless, I win in this situation. aww what the **** you cant swear thats just bull**** - Wedgehead_701 aka Morgan 7c for life. Rating: -1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 5:55 PM  [ Modified December 30th 2008 at 5:56 PM ] Post #34
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4989 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	Hey guys, I see reported posts from name calling on this thread. I don't want to give warnings today so knock it off. Thanks These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 6:12 PM Post #35
	Pitboyz 7c for life. 879 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 23rd 2007 Location: The Cottage, Canada Current Sled: 06 600 fusion H.O 2008-2009 Miles: 1025
	Sorry Student driver.... But seriously, getting back to the topic, Jake, your sled may not have over heated because it was set up differently, but majority of the sleds will over heat without a flap on, it helps cool it down....why do you think a lot of the times when guys are jumping they have those pools they use, not only to keep there sliders working, but to keep there heat exchangers cool. aww what the **** you cant swear thats just bull**** - Wedgehead_701 aka Morgan 7c for life. Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 6:36 PM Post #36
	87srvsnow Average Member 987 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 19th 2008 Location: massachusetts, USA Current Sled: 1987 yamaha srv 2008-2009 Miles: 26
	isn't this how it works Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 7:25 PM Post #37
	bigblock Launchair Racing 253 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 2nd 2008 Location: Glyndon, MN, USA Current Sled: 03 RMK 600
	^^LOL! best drawing ever. You got the right idea (kind of) but I agree with those who say the flap is more of a safety feature than anything. I hope I die like my grandpa did - quietly in his sleep... not like the rest of the people in the car. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 7:41 PM Post #38
	rottieman33 Second Year Member 91 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 21st 2008 Location: Newmarket, Newhampshire, USA Current Sled: 98 Polaris XLT Touring
	Last year riding with a friend we were going up a step hill i was about 30 feet behind him his track kicked up a rock about the size of my fist. I was thankful that it hit the mud flap first cause it bounced off the mud flap and hit the ground and went off to the right of me. With no mud flap i think i would of need some dental work after. 98 Polaris XLT Touring 90 Arctic Cat Prowler Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 30th 2008 at 11:42 PM Post #39
	440_jag 450 horse ditch bannger 1488 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 30th 2007 Location: Galesville, wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 2002 zr 500 cce 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	I dont think its going to do anything amaizing to keep the sled cool but it helps the guy behind you 2002 Zr 500 CCE D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers Rating: -1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 10:41 AM Post #40
	Doo76 rev_rider76 Doo76 **** ! Updated Monday at 8:35 PM 808 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 30th 2007 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 07 440x sleeper (shhhh) 2008-2009 Miles: 12 ! only
	Yah exactly, its half and half terry. Its more for safety than cooling.. My Hairs out, No Shirt, I stage dive, I crowd surf. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 3:36 PM Post #41
	Jerkyking The voice of Common Sense... 713 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2007 Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail 2008-2009 Miles: 331
	Quote originally posted by Doo76 Yah exactly, its half and half terry. Its more for safety than cooling.. I'd say its more safety, after thinking about this snow flaps on sleds pre-date liquid cooling on sleds. Not spending anytime around the latest and greatest models. I thought heat exchanger location was limited to the running boards and not going that far back. So I can see where the flap would make a minor differance. But for all us FAN guys running older sled its pure safety. 1997 Indy Trail Touring 1998 Indy Trail 2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 5:12 PM Post #42
	Polaristhewayout Rider of sleds 1008 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 25th 2008 Location: Webster, South Dakota Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	Quote originally posted by triplepleasure Safety & Cooling. I would not remove it if I were you. can't say it better than that Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 10:56 PM Post #43
	MuscleD It doesnt matter where you are in life, its who you have beside you. 813 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 2nd 2008 Location: Mankato, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 1999 polaris xc 500 2008-2009 Miles: 25
	lol i saw a newer cat oneday riding with no snowflap and when i saw it again that day it was in the moddle of nowhere on the side of the trail. the rider ditched it. overheated? idk but thats the only one ive sen with no flap and it broke down. and plz use it for safety. remember at full throttle a track can move at around 100 or more mph. a small rock going that fast... might as well point a gun at your buddy behind you. fool Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 11:08 PM Post #44
	gordonchaine Lost never to be found. 1803 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 5th 2008 Location: Wilmington, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 2007 polaris edge xc 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	I think your right but I don't think it will overheat with out it. What's your problem? RUFWM? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 11:12 PM Post #45
	MuscleD It doesnt matter where you are in life, its who you have beside you. 813 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 2nd 2008 Location: Mankato, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 1999 polaris xc 500 2008-2009 Miles: 25
	^^^ i really think it depends on alot of factors. air temperature, snow depth, hardpacked/soft snow, and mainly the sled. im sure most sleds can do it with no problem but i just wouldnt do it... but thats cuz i have a sweet blue flap lol fool Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 31st 2008 at 11:15 PM Post #46
	gordonchaine Lost never to be found. 1803 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 5th 2008 Location: Wilmington, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 2007 polaris edge xc 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	I gotta sno-stuff CAT-EATER flap, not that I don't like cats, I just looks sweet. What's your problem? RUFWM? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 2nd 2009 at 4:19 AM Post #47
	Bladerunner1 Starting Member 12 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 5th 2008 Location: New Hampshire Current Sled: Polaris 2008-2009 Miles: 10
	You need to find out if your state also requires it. In NH if you get caught without one you can earn a ticket and fine. Weater or not your machine overheats is not the question, its what slams in to the person behind you. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 2nd 2009 at 12:41 PM Post #48
	Doo76 rev_rider76 Doo76 **** ! Updated Monday at 8:35 PM 808 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 30th 2007 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 07 440x sleeper (shhhh) 2008-2009 Miles: 12 ! only
	Im in Canada My Hairs out, No Shirt, I stage dive, I crowd surf. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 2nd 2009 at 1:36 PM Post #49
	skidoodoo800 Junior Member 275 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 11th 2008 Location: Perth, ON, Canada Current Sled: mach z
	why would you ride with out one ? i had a pantera 2 up and i backed over the flap and ripped it off , i rode with out it but the sled dident look right , it finishes the sled off and makes it look better , well the right one does Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 2nd 2009 at 4:04 PM Post #50
	roughrider99 Its not turbo lag, its foreplay 1411 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 11th 2006 Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
	i usually cut down the flap and make it shorter. overheating is not an issue since i ride in the mountains but the flap can be a PITA when you get stuck. when in deep snow you want to clear snow from the tunnel not keep it in. When you get stuck and spin the track the flap keeps the snow in the tunnel and skid and just makes the sled way heavier to get out. i ride where its steep n' deep :P 06 apex mtn excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers 162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track YAMAHA BABY! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit