2 melted recoils in one night

[JZ1]

I know this doesn't belong here but I'm hoping for a quick answer.

i have gone through 4 recoils this season. The first one I figure melted cause there was no heat tape on it, 2nd one I chalked up to factory defect, 3rd one lasted about three months then melted tonight, the 4th one lasted about 2 hours.

why the hell is this happening?

sled is a 02 800 summit and runs great

 

[teeroy]

running a can? got a hole or crack in the can?

 

[snopro]

I know this doesn't belong here but I'm hoping for a quick answer.

i have gone through 4 recoils this season. The first one I figure melted cause there was no heat tape on it, 2nd one I chalked up to factory defect, 3rd one lasted about three months then melted tonight, the 4th one lasted about 2 hours.

why the hell is this happening?

sled is a 02 800 summit and runs great

That sled ate em like halloween candy. Never figured out why..

 

[sirkdev]

agreed with above must be exhaust leak?

 

[JZ1]

No can, everything stock.

Could exhaust leak be from where the exhaust goes into y pipe and muffler

 

[snopro]

I think it was getting the pipe/can so hot it would start melting chit. Buddy melted the spare spark plugs right out of the holders on the oil tank. Couldn't believe it!

 

[Chump]

My old 02 800 ate them to... just make sure to get all the chunkies out or itll take out your stator.

 

[JZ1]

Did you find a solution?

I've had it with these dam recoils, I think I'm just gonna do the cord around the clutch to start my sled from now on

 

[teeroy]

should be able to scoop an e start kit

 

[JZ1]

Would a vented ring help?

 

[snopro]

I believe that was a fix BRP came out with. I remember selling a few now that you mention it.

 

[JZ1]

I believe that was a fix BRP came out with. I remember selling a few now that you mention it.

Wouldnt happen to have one for sale would you?

 

[snopro]

Wouldnt happen to have one for sale would you?

Sold the store in 09' Sorry. I can try and look for a part number for you on Monday? Or try a dealer sooner if you want?

 

[JZ1]

Sold the store in 09' Sorry. I can try and look for a part number for you on Monday? Or try a dealer sooner if you want?

Ill let you know, goon try allied distributors tomorrow. Is brp the only one who makes the vented ring?

 

[Clode]

I remember removing the stock suitcase and putting cans on and wrapping the can with header wrap, this seemed to help a lot

 

[teeroy]

I believe that was a fix BRP came out with. I remember selling a few now that you mention it.

were the bad ones the recoil that had the plastic post? I remember an update to a steel post for some reason...?

 

[JZ1]

What do you mean by posts?

 

[teeroy]

What do you mean by posts?

the reel and dog mechanism mount on top of a post, my '01 came with a plastic post moulded into the housing that all that stuff goes on, and it had melted. the newer model had a steel post, pressed into the housing from the outside if I remember right.

 

[JZ1]

the reel and dog mechanism mount on top of a post, my '01 came with a plastic post moulded into the housing that all that stuff goes on, and it had melted. the newer model had a steel post, pressed into the housing from the outside if I remember right.

Ive had both and melted both.

 

[JZ1]