carbon fiber rear bumper strong enough

[Unregisteredmcsleds]

Is the carbon fiber rear bumper on a 2014 pro rmk strong enough to hook a snow bungi to

 

[Snoweasel]

Short answer no. Best to hook it to the running board to tunnel strut piece. Polaris sells a nice aluminum bumber with side tunnel reinforcement that would handle a bungie fine. But dont tug or pull off the carbon fibre bumper, it will break. We as consumers asked for a light weight mountain machine, and we got one. Im not complaining at all, love the pro, but some mods and alterations are required to cater to your individual riding style and environment. Get a better bumber, the polaris aluminium with the tunnel supports works great.

 

[ndmtnsledder]

Mine flexed the first time I tried even picking the sled up. Another good option is swap the bumper out for an Arctic Cat one off the M series. I'm running a 09-11 M series bumper. It helps support the tunnel a little. I don't know if I would snow bungee off a bumper even with a better one I'd be afraid of bending the tunnel. I think the rear suspension mount would be a better choice.

 

[rmkboxer]

the bumper has 1 layer of the fiber and some resin, very weak, we make a aluminum bar that goes in to take place of the carbon fiber piece.

 

[sledneck_03]

I dont know why with all these bumpers they just dont sell a side mount that has a tow eye in it behind the bumper. Like why pull on the bar? Pull on the side mount putting the bolts in direct shear.

 

[AZ800]

The pro kinda does. The holes in the bumper brackets are pretty big.
I towed out a dead sled a few miles first time with mine last wknd. Looped the rope through both bumper mounts so the mount bolts were in shear and the bumper in compression. Worked fine and it wasn't an easy pull because I forgot to pull the belt off the dead sled for the first cpl miles.

 

[GreenState]

This is a cheapest and easiest upgrade for the bumper. $40, much stronger, not much heavier.

http://www.holzracingproducts.com/s...-pro-rmk/pro-rmk-aluminum-rear-bumper-upgrade

 

[sledneck_03]

The pro kinda does. The holes in the bumper brackets are pretty big.

I towed out a dead sled a few miles first time with mine last wknd. Looped the rope through both bumper mounts so the mount bolts were in shear and the bumper in compression. Worked fine and it wasn't an easy pull because I forgot to pull the belt off the dead sled for the first cpl miles.

Yah thats where we useually hook. From the inside out the closest hole to the tunnel.

Have hooked the other way and the hook actually punctured the carbon tube.

Ive seen the sides bust. Some one could easily mill a matching side with a lug for a small shackle.

 

[dstrbdxpak]

Bungie strap it all day long. Then do yourself a favor and upgrade to a Skinz or equivalent bumper. The benefits are more than just a beefier bumper, you'll add strength to the tunnel.

 

[sledneck_03]

just need something like this for one side or both and leave the carbon bumper or put an insert in, thats a 3/16" shackle good for 1/3 of a tonne.

 

[dstrbdxpak]

just need something like this for one side or both and leave the carbon bumper or put an insert in, thats a 3/16" shackle good for 1/3 of a tonne.

Good bumper is much better insurance. Equally pulling is much advised over 1 corner of the tunnel.

 

[Jaynelson]

Mine flexed the first time I tried even picking the sled up.

I think that's a gross exaggeration. I have picked up my 2011 countless times, have 2 or 3 guys reef it out of a hole countless times, and even towed a dead sled looping the rope through the aluminum sides of the bumper.

It might not be the strongest bumper in the world, and I wouldn't just tow off the center of it, but it's been good enough for me given the light weight.

 

[AndrettiDog]

Two Pros and I haven't had an issue. They are lightweight mtn sleds, not utility sleds. I get that sometimes you have to pull out a Doo or AC (LOL). I did have to tow a couple sleds and I did the same as other mentioned. Hooked it to the back of the running boards where they mount to the tunnel. I don't like the look of the M series bumper. There are some great bumpers out there. I figured I would wait until mine busted, just hasn't happened yet.

 

[Reg2view]

Broke the CF on an 11 on the warmup stand, first year. I lifted the stand too aggressively, my fault I guess, of course, over the past 45 years, never have had an issue with steel or aluminum. Replaced the CF with an aluminum tube. Still worky.

I have a bunch of stands, and on the narrow perch ones, you could see slight flex in the CF tube if you stepped back. FWIW.

They are pretty.

 

[Zak.V]

I havent had any problems with the tube for regular lifts. However did break a side bracket when my sled rolled down a packed hill.