What options are there for a chain case / belt drive guard plate?

dude · Oct 26, 2015

What options are out there for a chain case / belt drive guard / skid plate?? I've only seen one which seemed a little high in price at $99. In particular I'm looking for a chain case guard for my 163" 3". Thanks...

Here's a link below to all I was able to find. (MWP Drive Guard, Chrome Moly 2 LBS $99.99) There has to be some other options out there?

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399167&highlight=skid+plate

sledheadd · Oct 26, 2015

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401425

dude · Oct 26, 2015

sledheadd said:
http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401425

Thanks... looks like that link is to plates for the older pros and not the new Axys. I'm pretty sure the dimensions on this area are now different but I could be wrong?

Anyone else??

Rbott · Oct 26, 2015

RPM Composites might be working on one soon. I am picking up my SKS this week and they will be taking a look at it.

Link to their Pro Ride skidplate: http://www.rpmcomposites.com/polaris.html

Their AXYS trail sled center piece should fit but they will need to make molds for new sidepieces.

Ryan

Cooksend · Oct 26, 2015

Just got my guard from WRP. Looks like a nice quality piece.

geo · Oct 27, 2015

We used to build and install drive shaft guards ( aluminum triangle from belly plate to bulkhead) to protect the older weaker drive shafts after a drop and roll exposed the shaft more.
It was easy to extend that to protect the chaincase too.

Maybe something the AXYS needs, maybe not.

guidoxpress · Oct 27, 2015

I ordered mine from WRP, looks like the best external option in plastic w/o going to aluminum. Price was fair $69

http://www.wr-products.com/products/2015-2016-polaris-pro-rmk-axys-belt-drive-guard

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LPIdaho · Oct 27, 2015

guidoxpress said:
I ordered mine from WRP, looks like the best external option in plastic w/o going to aluminum. Price was fair $69

http://www.wr-products.com/products/2015-2016-polaris-pro-rmk-axys-belt-drive-guard

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That's a pretty cool part! Should be strong enough, is light, and won't stick on rocks

Sage Crusher · Oct 27, 2015

Spoke to Paul @ FNI- and he is making one for the Axys-
I bought one from him last year for my 15 pro and it is a good piece around $50.00 and it is not plastic-
I have had the plastic dent and rub on my QD and went to metal and problem solved..

That WRP one looks pretty stout though..

S/C

dude · Oct 28, 2015

guidoxpress said:
I ordered mine from WRP, looks like the best external option in plastic w/o going to aluminum. Price was fair $69

http://www.wr-products.com/products/2015-2016-polaris-pro-rmk-axys-belt-drive-guard

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Thanks! Just ordered mine from WRP...

With these chain cases built as a solid piece with the bulkhead I'm thinking a good whack to the bottom of the chaincase area could be a very expensive fix. This guard should be pretty cheap insurance and possibly save some long downtime. Thanks again for the input guys...

Devilmanak · Nov 3, 2015

Or dude-sack, you could back off the beers and quit whacking stumps at 60mph in wide open fields.......

dude · Nov 4, 2015

Devilmanak said:
Or dude-sack, you could back off the beers and quit whacking stumps at 60mph in wide open fields.......

Hardy hardy ha ha ;-) But what fun would that be?

Side note I installed the WRP chain / belt guard, and I have to say it would seem bullet proof. I like the fact that it's made out of plastic vs. metal so when it wacks something like a rock it should be more likely to slide over it vs grabbing and tearing. I don't know, we'll see... Only took about 10 minutes to install. The plastic is pretty think and with it's blunt 90 degree front edge it looked to me like it was ready to catch on things, so I did shave down the front edge of the plastic to about a 45 degree angle so it wouldn't be so prone to catching on anything. Just used a course file on it for a couple minutes till it had a nice angle to it. I really think this is an important addition for the Axys... I took a look at my 13 PRO and the same area in question hardly protrudes down at all compared to the Axys. Just my 2 cents for other Axys owners....

Devilmanak · Nov 4, 2015

Heh heh. I wish they would make that part for the T3 sleds. They would sell.

Indy_500 · Nov 20, 2015

dude said:
Hardy hardy ha ha ;-) But what fun would that be?

Side note I installed the WRP chain / belt guard, and I have to say it would seem bullet proof. I like the fact that it's made out of plastic vs. metal so when it wacks something like a rock it should be more likely to slide over it vs grabbing and tearing. I don't know, we'll see... Only took about 10 minutes to install. The plastic is pretty think and with it's blunt 90 degree front edge it looked to me like it was ready to catch on things, so I did shave down the front edge of the plastic to about a 45 degree angle so it wouldn't be so prone to catching on anything. Just used a course file on it for a couple minutes till it had a nice angle to it. I really think this is an important addition for the Axys... I took a look at my 13 PRO and the same area in question hardly protrudes down at all compared to the Axys. Just my 2 cents for other Axys owners....

They listened to you! Just got mine today no more 90 degree corner.

dude · Nov 21, 2015

Indy_500 said:
They listened to you! Just got mine today no more 90 degree corner.

That's funny! They must do what all aftermarket sled bushiness should do... read the forums. Thumbs up to WRP for making that small adjustment to a great product! And it didn't cost them anything. Good deal...

Devilmanak · Nov 21, 2015

Then hurry up and make one for the Doo T WRP! I banged mine a couple times yesterday on stuff, and every time I unload from the sled deck.

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