2013 clutch-side panel additions

[gjp]

At dealer today. The 2013's have at least 3 additions to the clutch-side panel that I could see:

1. A screw to hold the panel snug
2. add-on to help with flex when sidehilling (4 rivets hold it in place so easy add-on for 2012 models).
3. frogskin/pre-filter behind the snow scoop wiring

The panel fits a lot tighter with less risk of snow injection. I hope to order all 3 parts when the 2013 parts fiche is available

 

[Sled208]

The screw was impossible to get started on the floor model that I dissected

 

[geo]

I needed 4 screws on that panel and onlys 2 on exhaust. Heavy snow lol.

 

[gjp]

The screw did take a bit to get back on but managable. I was originally planning on putting a few 1/4 turn fasteners (like the ones on the cowling) to secure the panel. (see picture)

 

[cheetah]

Looks like they went away with the fan on the primary

 

[arctic2009]

The screw did take a bit to get back on but managable. I was originally planning on putting a few 1/4 turn fasteners (like the ones on the cowling) to secure the panel. (see picture)

We had 1/4 turns on the 2012 race sled last season and they switched them to screws half way through the season, and some fasteners similar to the 05-11 M series side panels with the pin.

 

[krom]

DEEP SNOW KIT
Reinforces the side panel and belly pan to reduce snow ingestion.
Application
'12 F 800, F 1100, F 1100 Turbo, M 800, M 800 HCR, M 1100, M 1100 Turbo, M 1100 Turbo HCR, XF 800, XF 800 HC, XF 1100, XF 1100 Turbo, XF 1100 Turbo HC

p/n 0637-379 $16.95

 

[krom]

1702-279 Duct, Air - Clutch
5706-531 Screen, Intake
2623-001 Nut, Push
1623-999 Screw, Thumb
1623-637 Clip, U-Nut

 

[catf1000s/p]

plastic

I was looking at the 13's and that piece of plastic bends and will not be any help when side hilling, I thought they were going to make it out of metal

 

[Icedog]

DEEP SNOW KIT
Reinforces the side panel and belly pan to reduce snow ingestion.
Application
'12 F 800, F 1100, F 1100 Turbo, M 800, M 800 HCR, M 1100, M 1100 Turbo, M 1100 Turbo HCR, XF 800, XF 800 HC, XF 1100, XF 1100 Turbo, XF 1100 Turbo HC

p/n 0637-379 $16.95

You would almost think a DEEP SNOW KIT would be built into a mountain sled during production.........

 

[1Mike900]

Looks like they just added weight! What will it take to make them listen and not band-aid the whole situation? A whole new redesign should be in order to shed weight, width and drivetrain efficiency! If you are going to attach all these extra fasteners at least make them light weight like titanium that you used in your earlier models? Now go and make all the body panels .010 thinner and at least save some plastic weight all around!

Mike

 

[arctic2009]

Looks like they just added weight! What will it take to make them listen and not band-aid the whole situation? A whole new redesign should be in order to shed weight, width and drivetrain efficiency! If you are going to attach all these extra fasteners at least make them light weight like titanium that you used in your earlier models? Now go and make all the body panels .010 thinner and at least save some plastic weight all around!

Mike

I'll take the extra couple oz. those pieces weigh to keep the snow out. The drive train is being dealt with, if you read the list Krom posted.

seems like everyone is an engineer now days.

 

[snowrdr]

1702-279 Duct, Air - Clutch
5706-531 Screen, Intake
2623-001 Nut, Push
1623-999 Screw, Thumb
1623-637 Clip, U-Nut

Thank you for sharing! Appreciate your effort.