Polaris Axys Goggle Bag.. Anyone buy/install yet?

aksledjunkie · Jan 3, 2018

So I've got some rides on the sled now with this bag and some positive and negatives I've noticed:

Pro - fit and finish is pretty decent even with modifying it to fit with the BMFAB EXO front bumper. I run Klim Oculus goggles and pack 3 different lens with me in a Klim lens case that comes with the goggles. That case and my tool bag go into the bigger compartment of the goggle bag. My tools are warm if I need them which is nice.

Cons - my lens inside the case are moist when I go to use them. Not the end of the world as I'm able to just wipe them off and go on my way but would be nice if they were completely dry. I also have to remove the bag to let it air out and dry otherwise it gets damp inside if you ride multiple days in a row.

SO, curious if shaving more material off the holder frame would help in heat transfer to the bag as it's obviously combating the snow intake melting, and losing the battle.

Any thoughts?

pinko · Jan 3, 2018

Sage Crusher said:
No- Either/or.. but not both.

You're right. They both fit in the bag but bag won't fit in the sled with them both in the pouch.

aksledjunkie said:
So I've got some rides on the sled now with this bag and some positive and negatives I've noticed:

Pro - fit and finish is pretty decent even with modifying it to fit with the BMFAB EXO front bumper. I run Klim Oculus goggles and pack 3 different lens with me in a Klim lens case that comes with the goggles. That case and my tool bag go into the bigger compartment of the goggle bag. My tools are warm if I need them which is nice.

Cons - my lens inside the case are moist when I go to use them. Not the end of the world as I'm able to just wipe them off and go on my way but would be nice if they were completely dry. I also have to remove the bag to let it air out and dry otherwise it gets damp inside if you ride multiple days in a row.

SO, curious if shaving more material off the holder frame would help in heat transfer to the bag as it's obviously combating the snow intake melting, and losing the battle.

Any thoughts?

I was looking at this when I put it on last night. Seems there's not much for airflow the way it is. Might look into this

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po-dunk rider · Jan 3, 2018

Looks like a great set up, not sure if anyone has asked or
Answered, is the bag itself water proof or half way water proof? If it isn’t, seems like u would always be fighting the melting snow from hood and inside engine compartment against the drying process. I use a WPS goggle bag mounted above the coolant bottle and works great but it’s small.

Sage Crusher · Jan 3, 2018

Several over the hood snow rides and never have seen water residue inside the bag- but as others have stated- I do get moisture on the lenses of the goggles inside the bag- seems like condensation, not enough heat in there .IMHO

papafinger1 · Jan 4, 2018

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matchrocket · Jan 8, 2018

Sage Crusher said:
Several over the hood snow rides and never have seen water residue inside the bag- but as others have stated- I do get moisture on the lenses of the goggles inside the bag- seems like condensation, not enough heat in there .IMHO

As other's have mentioned, seems there isn't enough heat transfer. Tempted to take a hole saw to it and get more heat from the pipe.

Easy to get things in/out with top cover on, so far, so good.

Sheetmetalfab · Jan 8, 2018

matchrocket said:
As other's have mentioned, seems there isn't enough heat transfer. Tempted to take a hole saw to it and get more heat from the pipe.

Easy to get things in/out with top cover on, so far, so good.

Weight loss!
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kidder17 · Jan 9, 2018

If a person were to drill a series of 3/8” holes would this help? And if so where would be best to drill them? On the bottom or on the side of the insert?

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Ski-Dont89 · Nov 12, 2018

Has anyone tied drilling holes in the shield for better heat transfer?

Colbymh · Nov 12, 2018

Wgold said:
I just purchased a pro bag on ebay, brand new for 69. Plan on making it work and saving a bunch of $ over the current model.

Sounded like a Geico commercial. Lol

wellfed777 · Nov 12, 2018

since the thread got bought back around
anyone know if that under hood plate/bag will fit on 850 ?

thanks

sledneck322 · Nov 13, 2018

I had no luck with the the defrost bags in the past. Yes, it kept things warm but it was an absolute steam bath with anything in there. With snow ingestion and under hood heat, my stuff was always wet.

aksledjunkie · Nov 13, 2018

I ended up drilling some holesaw holes in the shield(pipe side) and it helped a ton with getting more heat into the bag. Still had to pull the bag to let it air out at night if I was riding multiple days in a row.

Accessing inside the bag is super easy though, just pop your panel.

It appears that it will fit in the 850 the same. But that's just eyeballing it. Not sure if that fuse box would hinder where the bag frame comes around to bolt to the overstructure.

Ski-Dont89 · Nov 13, 2018

How big of holes are we talking?

matchrocket · Nov 15, 2018

I have a full season on this "bag". Frankly, I feel its completely worthless, and a waste of money top to bottom.

PRO's:

Another Storage solution.

CON's:

Hard to access.
Space limited when belt is stored.
Gets very wet, very fast in loose snow conditions. 10x worse when riding in deep powder snow.
Just enough heat gets to the bag, to get whatever is in it soaked.

For example, dry fresh goggles stored in the bag @ the truck, after a few hours of riding in fresh snow, will come out fogged up and soaked. Kinda the problem most people want to solve with a bag like this.

I put 2.5" holes all over the holder, then covered up the holes closes to the Y-Pipe with heat tape so I didn't burn the bag, but maximize heat transfer, only made things get wet faster.

Currently mine is sitting on the self collecting dust, and will probably never go back into my sled. It *MAY* work for the trail guys, but for mountain riders.... stay way....

dennisdragonsnow · Nov 15, 2018

Ur clutches are definitely going to get cooked out boiling hot. Need every spec of airflow to clutches. $150 for bag and $200 for blown belt. Awsome

matchrocket · Nov 15, 2018

dennisdragonsnow said:
Ur clutches are definitely going to get cooked out boiling hot. Need every spec of airflow to clutches. $150 for bag and $200 for blown belt. Awsome

Didn't seem to have any issues here, but I can see how it could be a problem.

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edgexcsp · Nov 16, 2018

matchrocket said:
I have a full season on this "bag". Frankly, I feel its completely worthless, and a waste of money top to bottom.

PRO's:

Another Storage solution.

CON's:

Hard to access.
Space limited when belt is stored.
Gets very wet, very fast in loose snow conditions. 10x worse when riding in deep powder snow.
Just enough heat gets to the bag, to get whatever is in it soaked.

For example, dry fresh goggles stored in the bag @ the truck, after a few hours of riding in fresh snow, will come out fogged up and soaked. Kinda the problem most people want to solve with a bag like this.

I put 2.5" holes all over the holder, then covered up the holes closes to the Y-Pipe with heat tape so I didn't burn the bag, but maximize heat transfer, only made things get wet faster.

Currently mine is sitting on the self collecting dust, and will probably never go back into my sled. It *MAY* work for the trail guys, but for mountain riders.... stay way....

It only took one deep day to find out this bag doesn't do what you bought it to do... Unfortunately I found out at sunset when I pulled my clear goggles out, moist as can be! So much moisture they fogged in between the lenses.

Now it holds my tool kit and tow rope...

GoBigParts · Nov 16, 2018

This is one reason I prefer this one: https://www.gobigparts.com/spg-nxt-lvl-arctic-ascender-underhood-goggle-bag-for-axys-chassis.html?category_id=3232

Easier to install, no heat shield. and more compact. Works great.

aksledjunkie · Nov 16, 2018

I was still able to hold a belt and a ton of other goodies and access the main compartment(everything except the belt) with ease. But I do agree about the fogging and soaking goggles. I had better luck with 2" hole saw holes but I also carry lens not goggles. Can wipe the lens when you swap them and be on your way. If you are packing spare goggles I could see how the foam would get wet.

I blew no more belts with the bag vs when I didn't have the bag.

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