Stupid Throttle Block Design

[JH@CM]

New to Polaris, and after experiencing a few rides in deep snow with cold temps on the Matryx, the throttle block to flipper interface icing up really sucks. I don't need cruise control on my snowmobile.

It's a safety issue that I hoped poo would solve on the 22's (like the long overdue tether on mountain sleds), but it looks just like the old one that all my Axys riding buds complained about and fought constantly.

I guess this remains is a solution for the aftermarket, but gosh it seems like a basic safety issue that engineers should've figured out years ago.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

New to Polaris, and after experiencing a few rides in deep snow with cold temps on the Matryx, the throttle block to flipper interface icing up really sucks. I don't need cruise control on my snowmobile.

It's a safety issue that I hoped poo would solve on the 22's (like the long overdue tether on mountain sleds), but it looks just like the old one that all my Axys riding buds complained about and fought constantly.

I guess this remains is a solution for the aftermarket, but gosh it seems like a basic safety issue that engineers should've figured out years ago.

It’s actually worse this year with the new throttle lever warmer having the epoxy on the backside instead of the foam.

Melts snow, runs down under the throttle block and freezes there.

It’s new throttle block time for literally every poo sled.

Or turn the effing warmers off which is pathetic.

 

[TRS]

I disconnect my thumb warmer for this very reason.
Years back I would spray it down with heavy silicone daily. That worked.

 

[FriscoProx]

They're expensive but the Skinz throttle block is worth it to me. I took it off my AXYS and put on the Matryx before the first ride. It never ices up and don't have to continually knock the snow/ice off it.

 

[powwow]

I carry lock deicer with me. I agree it sucks. I got those burant guantlets this year to see if that helps. Buddy running the mid windshield seemed not to have the issues like me, but he doesn't use the warmers as much.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I disconnect my thumb warmer for this very reason.
Years back I would spray it down with heavy silicone daily. That worked.

Yeah with many rides at -5F to -20F here that’s not happening.

RSI heated throttle block on the way.

 

[TRS]

Same here. But a stuck throttle almost cost me a final trip in a box.

 

[J270wsm]

Are you guys running your hand warmers all the time? Up to -25C, I only run mine while on the trail then turn them off 10min before getting to the riding area. Once in the trees I find that I don’t need the hand warmers.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Same here. But a stuck throttle almost cost me a final trip in a box.

Same, got me using my tether even on tiny sled moves.

Quick bail method before it gains speed.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Are you guys running your hand warmers all the time? Up to -25C, I only run mine while on the trail then turn them off 10min before getting to the riding area. Once in the trees I find that I don’t need the hand warmers.

Yeah tried that with a bunch of different gloves and frozen hands every time.

On high on the trail, lo in the trees.

 

[J270wsm]

I have a friend that runs super thin gloves and runs his hand warmers on hi all day( skidoo with finger throttle ). I watch him wring the water out of his gloves multiple times each day and do multiple glove changes.

I constantly have cold hands, especially on the trails but when tree riding they are hot, almost too hot.

 

[damx]

I seen Murph Instagram picture, and looks like he has a beer cozy or something covering parts of the throttle.

 

[die hard poo]

The grizzly gauntlets help a ton. I haven't had frozen throttle since I started using them. The cubs are almost as good as the big daddys for keeping your hands/controls protected. Highly recommend.

 

[ullose272]

Mvm has a throttle block out too. I just ordered one for my axys

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[JH@CM]

Good responses flowing here guys.

I just don't understand why the known issue (since 2013?) hasn't been resolved by Polaris.

Yes we can find ways to mitigate the problem, but the sled should be able to run safely in deep snow with cold weather and stock hand/thumb warmers running without issue. This is not user error.

 

[ullose272]

Good responses flowing here guys.

I just don't understand why the known issue (since 2013?) hasn't been resolved by Polaris.

Yes we can find ways to mitigate the problem, but the sled should be able to run safely in deep snow with cold weather and stock hand/thumb warmers running without issue. This is not user error.

Its only really an issue when the snow is deeper, couple times a year, but its annoying

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[JH@CM]

Its only really an issue when the snow is deeper, couple times a year, but its annoying

Your profile says you live in Boise, and I'm sorry to hear that you're only riding "deeper" snow a couple times a year.

For the rest of us who ride in pow regularly this a real safety issue.

 

[Jaynelson]

Ya it sucks. Can’t run the warmers on deep days, that’s the way she goes. Yes they should improve it, but they haven’t and won’t this year. Turn the warmers off in the deep, or buy a different throttle block.

 

[Murph]

I seen Murph Instagram picture, and looks like he has a beer cozy or something covering parts of the throttle.

?????? Top secret.

You guys think it’s bad with dry pow. Try Sierra cement and an epileptic throttle thumb. So many of my customers bring me sleds that “won’t run” I have a heat gun next to the door of my shop and an extension cord setup so I can thaw out their throttle blocks without them unloading.

Regarding my neoprene sleeve (modified beer coozie) I’m trying to finalize a design that reduces the problem with out creating a new one— first attempt saw the material get stuck between the throttle block and flipper. No ice but stuck throttle all the same ?‍?‍?‍?‍ Current version works pretty good… but it wears quickly and falls apart.

 

[ullose272]

Your profile says you live in Boise, and I'm sorry to hear that you're only riding "deeper" snow a couple times a year.

For the rest of us who ride in pow regularly this a real safety issue.

Enough of an issue that i bought a MVM block

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