Ingesting snow in clutch?

[CatConvert]

I have a 2019 850 rmk 163x3. We had crap for snow last year and this issue didn't really manifest in any consistent manner. Took it out yesterday and we already have more snow than all of last year. I had a problem a couple of times dipping left into the powder and my clutches started slipping. I am assuming it is ingesting snow but have no idea where it is coming in. Anybody else have a similar problem and if so what was your fix?

Thanks,

 

[sleddin pete]

It's coming in thru the footwell vents. Mike Taylor makes some nice AXYS footwell vent, I've used them on my sleds. He' s a Snowest member $65 shipped in the US https://www.t3customs.com/product-page/axys-footwell-vents

 

[pepperhouse]

Yup, eventually you’ll blow a belt from it. Duct tape or sticky back foam the gap between black plastic and bulkhead underneath on clutch side. But or make some footwell block of plates they help some to.

 

[CatConvert]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

I've seen some issues with panel fitament to the bulkhead right up on the front corner. where the belly pan mates to the bulkhead casting. If found putting some clear silicone. "Lexal" brand was what i've had the best luck with.

I always notice it on the super cold fluffy snow days in the morning. Once you start riding it seems like the gap iced up or something but never was an issue besides right out of the gate in the AM.

 

[Havesledwilltravel]

I had to install frogskinz on m 2019 sks

 

[Prayn4snow]

I have a 2019 850 rmk 163x3. We had crap for snow last year and this issue didn't really manifest in any consistent manner. Took it out yesterday and we already have more snow than all of last year. I had a problem a couple of times dipping left into the powder and my clutches started slipping. I am assuming it is ingesting snow but have no idea where it is coming in. Anybody else have a similar problem and if so what was your fix?

Thanks,

Hey CatConvert (good name!) as others have mentioned there can be some big gaps that need closed up because of fitment. I have some pics of these gaps and locations everyone should check on this link I think 3rd page: https://www.snowest.com/forum/threads/kreating-khaos-162-extreme-and-other-easy-mods.451157/page-3

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

Would a skid plate cover that area or am I looking at the pics wrong?

 

[Prayn4snow]

Would a skid plate cover that area or am I looking at the pics wrong?

Yes, the Skinz protective gear Float plate covers all of this. I really like the float plate, but not not everyone wants to spend the money so my reply above was the $5 solution. The Skinz float plate however even helps protect your lower A-arms as shown on my sled pics below. Its easy to install and great owners as well. I will add some pics to my link 2 posts up. http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/home.html

 

[CatConvert]

Hey CatConvert (good name!) as others have mentioned there can be some big gaps that need closed up because of fitment. I have some pics of these gaps and locations everyone should check on this link I think 3rd page: https://www.snowest.com/forum/threads/kreating-khaos-162-extreme-and-other-easy-mods.451157/page-3

Thanks, I'll take a look at those areas.

 

[CatConvert]

It's coming in thru the footwell vents. Mike Taylor makes some nice AXYS footwell vent, I've used them on my sleds. He' s a Snowest member $65 shipped in the US https://www.t3customs.com/product-page/axys-footwell-vents

I ordered a set thanks!

 

[cvcustoms]

I ordered a set thanks!

They are a great product! I run them on all of my sleds as well.


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