Hate quarter turn fasteners

[sweeperguy]

I hate the 1/4 turn fasteners on the side panels of my RMK. Nearly Impossible to use with gloves. Found this solution. Figured I'd post it if anyone else hates them like I do. Fire N Ice makes a similar strap setup. But this looks much easier install


http://www.sledsolutions.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1471

 

[snobuilder]

Or you can upgrade to the AXYS chassis...you get 2 glovable releases and a racey rubber strap on each side. Best inda biz!

The sled solution straps must be sled specific....my nytro would need about 12

 

[sweeperguy]

Or you can upgrade to the AXYS chassis...you get 2 glovable releases and a racey rubber strap on each side. Best inda biz!

The sled solution straps must be sled specific....my nytro would need about 12

Yes that strap kit is polaris pro ride specific. And yea the Axys is very user friendly. But it'd be a tough sale to upgrade because of panel fasteners.
The fire n ice strap kit may have multiple applications I didn't look for info on that.

 

[ezra]

I hate all modern sled hoods and I hate working on all modern sleds. really only thing I like about them is the way they handle

 

[indy_500]

If you ride your sled hard, the axys panels will start to fit poorly over time. The fire n ice straps are nice because you get 6 of them instead of 4 with the sled solutions kit, and mid panel on the pro ride the panels tend to bow out so it allows you to add the 2 extra there. I will probably order the fire n ice kit for my axys too this summer since the panels don't get together so well anymore.

 

[sweeperguy]

If you ride your sled hard, the axys panels will start to fit poorly over time. The fire n ice straps are nice because you get 6 of them instead of 4 with the sled solutions kit, and mid panel on the pro ride the panels tend to bow out so it allows you to add the 2 extra there. I will probably order the fire n ice kit for my axys too this summer since the panels don't get together so well anymore.

The extra strap goes ? Rear edge of panel in the middle by your knee? Mine the gap there deems to be getting wider.

 

[snobuilder]

If you ride your sled hard, the axys panels will start to fit poorly over time. The fire n ice straps are nice because you get 6 of them instead of 4 with the sled solutions kit, and mid panel on the pro ride the panels tend to bow out so it allows you to add the 2 extra there. I will probably order the fire n ice kit for my axys too this summer since the panels don't get together so well anymore.

Does riding your sled "hard" include hitting stuff?...LOL...Mine are still perfect after over 5000 miles.

I like the 3 panel removal in 60 seconds on the AXYS that allows access to everything...I am glad the flip up hood and always in the way belly pan is long gone.

 

[ezra]

pretty sure 5k mi with indy your sled would be for sale in the parted sleds category .

 

[Deleted member 10829]

I didn't like those quarter turn fasteners on my 2012 Adventure either, but the Axys hood removal is the easiest out there, even with gloves on! Great design, especially for removing hood piece if needed.

 

[ezra]

I don't mind the side panels on the cat . but the hood are u joking with that junk ? fricking screws and bolts then having to disconnect the harness . u are in for over 1/2 hr just to swap out a set of plugs.
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[indy_500]

The extra strap goes ? Rear edge of panel in the middle by your knee? Mine the gap there deems to be getting wider.

You can choose to put it anywhere really. The entire kit is kind of install where you please. As far as being hard on sleds, I guess you could say I'm pretty rough! 3 a arms, front track shock, a track, front and rear bumpers, bent pipe, and a minorly cracked side panel for me this year. Not to sidetrack the thread but I threw together an edit Sunday while it rained all day. Nothing special, just the remaining clips I had left. I have music to it on my Facebook but youtube always takes down my music sooo... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8SN2jDT8gxQ

 

[snobuilder]

I think i see your problem Indy....LOL...reminds me of when the grand kids come over. ...i clear the driveway for bike etc. And find them in the garage runnin between the cars....LOL

 

[Skylar]

Well ya see SB, some of us like a challenge, trail riding, not much if a challenge, tree riding, that's a challenge. Riding bikes in the driveway with nothing around, not a challenge, riding in between the cars, that's a challenge. Kudos to your grandkids for accepting the challenge. Lol.

 

[switch07]

Nice video Indy, I can see how you go through so many parts, lol. At my age that is way too much work. I love trail riding and I find it a enough of a challenge dodging the Ricky Racers of the world today!

 

[rp7x]

I drive the wrong way on the freeway all the time , it sometimes is more of a challenge

 

[lenny]

I drive the wrong way on the freeway all the time , it sometimes is more of a challenge

do tell!

 

[snobuilder]

running into trees on the insurance moneys dime is a special kinda sleddin for sure....and if yur deductable is high its a special kind of intelligent.....LOL...
that RMK can't seem to get out of its own way until it trenches down to the leaves....LOL....braaaaap stop.,,,,braaaap stop........braaaaaaaap, TREE!

 

[Skylar]

running into trees on the insurance moneys dime is a special kinda sleddin for sure....and if yur deductable is high its a special kind of intelligent.....LOL...
that RMK can't seem to get out of its own way until it trenches down to the leaves....LOL....braaaaap stop.,,,,braaaap stop........braaaaaaaap, TREE!

I've never claimed one single part through my insurance.

 

[rp7x]

if you needed a bulk head you sure would

 

[groomerdriver]

I'm lucky if I can do it in an hour on my 14 Vector.