Just a heads up to anyone who might travel with their new '12 Pros under a cover. I HIGHLY recommend keeping the foam running board pieces that come on the sleds from the factory so you can install them when trailering your sled down the road with a cover on it. Otherwise the cover gets tore up from flapping against the edge of the board that has the new traction cleats on the very outer edge. I didn't think anything of it at first, secured my cover super tight, drove about 400 miles, and the inside of my cover was shredded all along the boards on each side. So just trying to get the word out that I think covering the edge of the rails with the foam pieces will save people lots of money and nice brand new covers!
BE CAREFUL when hauling your '12 Pro w/ a cover
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tbeaton
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stuff from home depot comes pre slit.
What about the wind and turbulance? wouldnt it blow those foam inserts off? yes i know the straps and canvas would hold them to a point. Maybe there is something else out there that is better?
Probably not, the pipe insulation grips the boards great. I have been doing this for 15 years now and never lost a $.20 piece of foam yet. I travel 1200 miles each way......
Another thing that I have done is to slit old tennis balls down the middle and put one on the end of each handle bar before putting the cover on. That helps extend the life of your cover.
Another thing to do is check the tightness of the straps during the trip. Keep on pulling them tight as they can loosen up especially if the cover gets wet.......
You might also try running a bungie cord from foot well to foot well across the the top of the tank. This should hold the cover tight and not allow it to whip in the wind. I did this on my old sled and it worked well.
My tech who did the walk around was kind enough to point those new nipples out. I use these velcro straps that I use in the summer for tying the ropes up in the boat. Three per side and no movement. Put them through the hole with the lip and no chafing. I strap them lip to the inside, opposite of the pic (threw these on for a quick idea).
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rugbynitro
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I just thought I would point out that the snow check Pro RMK covers feature a thick strip of fibrous material that seems to do a good job of protecting the cover from those nasty strips.
Seems purpose built for the job and is nice and wide.
I was concerned when i read the post, went out and checked and it seems pretty good with that style of cover.
My 2 cents.......
Seems purpose built for the job and is nice and wide.
I was concerned when i read the post, went out and checked and it seems pretty good with that style of cover.
My 2 cents.......
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