flap or no flap.... that is the question!

[lovinmclovin]

so im new to the whole sledding sport.... racing moto is my primary. anyway, got an 08 rev xp. seen guys with no flap and some with. wondering if it is a huge issue that i already took a zip cut to the flap cause it looked gayer than aids? basically, am i going to fubar my machine by leaving the flap off?
any advice for this newb is much appreciated. thx.

 

[Bogger]

so im new to the whole sledding sport.... racing moto is my primary. anyway, got an 08 rev xp. seen guys with no flap and some with. wondering if it is a huge issue that i already took a zip cut to the flap cause it looked gayer than aids? basically, am i going to fubar my machine by leaving the flap off?
any advice for this newb is much appreciated. thx.

It's like a water pump in a truck.... overrated, cooling is for puzzies.....

Just keep it in 2' + of powder at all times and you'll be fine...

 

[Rhino Rick]

so im new to the whole sledding sport.... racing moto is my primary. anyway, got an 08 rev xp. seen guys with no flap and some with. wondering if it is a huge issue that i already took a zip cut to the flap cause it looked gayer than aids? basically, am i going to fubar my machine by leaving the flap off?
any advice for this newb is much appreciated. thx.

Cut it off for sure!!! Flaps are gay!! You'll be the hero on the trails!! Ask anyone behind you lol. :d

 

[pistonbroke800]

so im new to the whole sledding sport.... racing moto is my primary. anyway, got an 08 rev xp. seen guys with no flap and some with. wondering if it is a huge issue that i already took a zip cut to the flap cause it looked gayer than aids? basically, am i going to fubar my machine by leaving the flap off?
any advice for this newb is much appreciated. thx.

I leave mine on because my sled overheats on the trail even with scratchers. It can be a pain in the azz if your stuck. Mairch has one that is removeable. He uses it in the trail then ditches it with his gas can, best of both worlds for him.

 

[rusty]

yeah its as important as air is to you. the cooling fins are at the back of the sled and if there is nothing to hold the snow back it will struggle with cooling.
Bogger has a way with the word

 

[shoppingcart111]

The whole point of the flap is to direct snow back onto the coolers, I havent seen too many guys not running them. PM Maxwell on here, he seems to be the local sled guru and he wasnt running one for a while but just recently saw that he was looking for a new one so not sure.

 

[Work2Ride]

Your sled shoots snow out, deflects off the flap and sticks to the coolers under the tunnel. Also allows your tail light to be more visible for the guy behind you. As much as you want your sled to be a dirtbike I think a flap is better left on but too each his own.

and Welcome to Snow and Mud.

 

[lovinmclovin]

thx for all the help guys... really do appreciate it. as i said, this is a learning curve for me, but i know it will be fun! went to gorman last weekend, not a good idea, had to drive the f350 half way up the mnt to get 1 cm. anyway, i will rivet the flap back on and forget about the looks.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Ask the guys i ride with, I ripped mine of by accident and no one wanted to be behind me...my choice is to Have A Snow Flap.

 

[rusty]

i like the smell thats for sure... got race fuel

 

[maxwell]

i dont run one on my 163. never overheated. and no scratchers.

but my buddy with the identical sled overheated last weekend. the only difference is his has large drop brackets so we were looking for a snow flap for him...that being said there was also no snow.

also never ran one on the 151 rev...no issues...or my 01 summit800...or the 02 827..

most guys cut off the bottom 6 inches or so anyways. which makes the remainder of the flap virtually useless.

unless you keep that gayazz stock flap full length i dont think it matters.

 

[ZRrrr]

"unless you keep that gayazz stock flap full length i dont think it matters."

It does if your the guy behind this sled!

Can be dangerous from flying debris and can be dangerous if there is no flap to keep a leg going into the tunnel!

More reasons than one to keep it.

But what do I know.....I justed posted here to get my games room cash up.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

i like the smell thats for sure... got race fuel

Won't be much of that anymore, will probably sell the Polaris Mod when more snow is on the ground - I will miss the sweet smell of Race Fuel as well.

i dont run one on my 163. never overheated. and no scratchers.

but my buddy with the identical sled overheated last weekend. the only difference is his has large drop brackets so we were looking for a snow flap for him...that being said there was also no snow.

also never ran one on the 151 rev...no issues...or my 01 summit800...or the 02 827..

most guys cut off the bottom 6 inches or so anyways. which makes the remainder of the flap virtually useless.

unless you keep that gayazz stock flap full length i dont think it matters.

WTF - that's a personal decisions, are you really calling me Gay Maxwell???

 

[Bogger]

Won't be much of that anymore, will probably sell the Polaris Mod when more snow is on the ground - I will miss the sweet smell of Race Fuel as well.


WTF - that's a personal decisions, are you really calling me Gay Maxwell???

Well if you put it that way I agree with Maxwells post................

 

[synergycycle]

if your riding deeps snow you can loose it. I dont think a snow flap does anything but protect. The little lip on the back of your tunned it what does it.

 

[scrfce]

if ur worried about flying debris or roost just make sure ur lead dog or sit back,,,probably keep it if uride trails but mountain riding ditch it

 

[EMANAARON]

i dont run one on my 163. never overheated. and no scratchers.

but my buddy with the identical sled overheated last weekend. the only difference is his has large drop brackets so we were looking for a snow flap for him...that being said there was also no snow.

also never ran one on the 151 rev...no issues...or my 01 summit800...or the 02 827..

most guys cut off the bottom 6 inches or so anyways. which makes the remainder of the flap virtually useless.

unless you keep that gayazz stock flap full length i dont think it matters.

LMAO i Like the Sig. Maxwell

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Well if you put it that way I agree with Maxwells post................

Wasn't talking to you - Bedwetter....lol....

 

[Bogger]

Wasn't talking to you - Bedwetter....lol....

Depends........

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Depends........

Depends