How are the MO-FLOW M Series Nose Vents Working Out?
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Thanks Buddy!
Yet, with the famous BDX airbox nearly universally loved by mountain riders, the nose vents are pretty much in the same spot yet there are several smaller vents. I was thinking that one of these larger MO-FLOW vents could replace (or go over the top) of the small BDX airbox vents.
That does beg the question though, if those nose vents are typically buried in powder when we are riding in the mountains, why is the BDX airbox kit liked and work so well in the mountains?
Kind of makes you go huh!
Yet, with the famous BDX airbox nearly universally loved by mountain riders, the nose vents are pretty much in the same spot yet there are several smaller vents. I was thinking that one of these larger MO-FLOW vents could replace (or go over the top) of the small BDX airbox vents.
That does beg the question though, if those nose vents are typically buried in powder when we are riding in the mountains, why is the BDX airbox kit liked and work so well in the mountains?
Kind of makes you go huh!
Never had any snow get past my clutch vent even on the deepest days.
Huh???
Exactly what I was thinking here Lee. I have the Timbersleds on this 1000 and I'm beginning to think it doesn't like them, where past sleds have done well with them for me. I was actually just over on the BDX site contemplating buying one and trying it, but was wondering how it does so well with the bumper vents down there when you are powder up over the nose. Hopefully someone will pipe in here and tell us. Good question.........
Aaron
I've run the BDX Black Boxx for the past two year in Colorado powder with much success but, I found there was a touch of a learning curve.
Due to a periodic "bog"......I installed two (2) flow-rites in the black boxx cover under the hood..........(so if I did completely snuff out air flow from the nose cone, I still had a chance with a bit of warmer air from under the hood............works perfectly)
Granted.......on a deep powder day..........throttle side (right) sidehill situation.....I still get an EXHAUST bog!!
No tunnel dump yet......maybe coming soon.................wish more companies like the "Super Q & Ultra Q or HPS or maybe MBRB would get into the M-series tunnel dump market."
THey all need help on deep pow days...............
Due to a periodic "bog"......I installed two (2) flow-rites in the black boxx cover under the hood..........(so if I did completely snuff out air flow from the nose cone, I still had a chance with a bit of warmer air from under the hood............works perfectly)
Granted.......on a deep powder day..........throttle side (right) sidehill situation.....I still get an EXHAUST bog!!
No tunnel dump yet......maybe coming soon.................wish more companies like the "Super Q & Ultra Q or HPS or maybe MBRB would get into the M-series tunnel dump market."THey all need help on deep pow days...............
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aktreekiller
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hey
I put 6 2.5 inch frogskinz on the nose of my sled to stay away from the mesh stuff thats on most vents. I'v noticed more snow sticks to my 2 cool vents with that material than the frogskinz for sure. I got shock tower vents, both sides, 12 2.5 frogskinz on hood, amp gauge cage, stock intake vents because of bdx intake, and one more vent right on dash by steering post, and a one more vent on nose. My underhood heat is sucked right out, and dosen't defog my goggles if put them in there right after shutting sled off.
I put 6 2.5 inch frogskinz on the nose of my sled to stay away from the mesh stuff thats on most vents. I'v noticed more snow sticks to my 2 cool vents with that material than the frogskinz for sure. I got shock tower vents, both sides, 12 2.5 frogskinz on hood, amp gauge cage, stock intake vents because of bdx intake, and one more vent right on dash by steering post, and a one more vent on nose. My underhood heat is sucked right out, and dosen't defog my goggles if put them in there right after shutting sled off.
BDX Black Box
I've found the black box to be a bit inconsistent as well with the air flow; it never seems the same depending on snow conditions; 2 rides ago my sled ran pig rich and when I checked the airbox, it was full of snow. Before the last ride however, I did install 2 of the 4 bullseye vents in the shock tower and that was the most consistent it ran; same thinking to give it a fughting chance of having a sufficient air supply. I'm gonna install the other 2 in a couple weeks before I ride again (xmas trip) and that should help as well. I've been thinking the same way about the Mo-flow vents; just install the triangular BDX vents and putting the moflows over top for protection; I'm on my 3rd set of BDX screens in a year. If you do any tree riding you'll be steadily replacing the BDX screens otherwise.
I've found the black box to be a bit inconsistent as well with the air flow; it never seems the same depending on snow conditions; 2 rides ago my sled ran pig rich and when I checked the airbox, it was full of snow. Before the last ride however, I did install 2 of the 4 bullseye vents in the shock tower and that was the most consistent it ran; same thinking to give it a fughting chance of having a sufficient air supply. I'm gonna install the other 2 in a couple weeks before I ride again (xmas trip) and that should help as well. I've been thinking the same way about the Mo-flow vents; just install the triangular BDX vents and putting the moflows over top for protection; I'm on my 3rd set of BDX screens in a year. If you do any tree riding you'll be steadily replacing the BDX screens otherwise.
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aktreekiller
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hmmm
I put alot of weather strip around cowling and bumper after installing bdx intake. There is alot of areas for snow to get in. I rode 2 feet of 20 degree fluff, and no snow got in anywhere.
I put alot of weather strip around cowling and bumper after installing bdx intake. There is alot of areas for snow to get in. I rode 2 feet of 20 degree fluff, and no snow got in anywhere.
I like the looks and design of the Cutler kit personally. I have had the BDX kit but after seeing and riding with RKYMTN.Kris The Cutler kit is better. The Cutler kit looks like a factory part/system. The BDX kit looks cheap. It's inconsistant at best. Sold mine. It is cheaper however.
Thanks guys! Great input.
I added the Cat heavy duty skid plate and it weighed in at close to 8 lbs. with hardware. I'd sure like to lose that much weight from an airbox deletion.
Thanks for the info on the Cutler kit.
How does the Timbersled kit work out?
I added the Cat heavy duty skid plate and it weighed in at close to 8 lbs. with hardware. I'd sure like to lose that much weight from an airbox deletion.
Thanks for the info on the Cutler kit.
How does the Timbersled kit work out?
