Building a new bumper for the pro climbs need some input.
New Bumper poll
- Thread starter mmsports
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I think cost is going to be the key factor.
M
sport bumper from cat is a good idea it just needs to be a bit stronger and have better mounting points.the twisted turbo one looks good.
S
Does anyone have pics of the Twisted bumper. The Sledwerx bumper looks pretty nice and durable.
M
I agree on the sledwerx bumper!
MM's bumper, he is asking about building them
A
Im thinking about cutting up an old arctic cat skid plate to give some ribbed plastic impact resistance before i hit bulkhead.
hard to engineer anything without my sled here yet!! the arctic cat skid plate is cheap this year though.
i was also thinking about having something incorporated into the bumper that is a aluminum for a boot shield so sticks don't stab them rubber boots.
-Aksnopro
hard to engineer anything without my sled here yet!! the arctic cat skid plate is cheap this year though.
i was also thinking about having something incorporated into the bumper that is a aluminum for a boot shield so sticks don't stab them rubber boots.
-Aksnopro
M
Check out bumper by racewerx. Saw it at haydays, offers great protection...$260 range. Racewerx Inc. On Facebook. Their website is not running yet.
F
Even without the bumper the front end on those things are stronger than they look, during the demo ride last spring I hit a good size (4-5 inch) tree head-on while sidehilling up through some trees. I thought for sure I was buying a new front end for the thing....broke the tree clean off and didn't do anything to the plastic...I hope they all hold up like that.
Make it purrrrty
Looks to much like the Sport bumper- we would like something to set apart from the rest.
Cost and weight s a huge factor.
But comon.. for over $200.00 bones..... it has to be different/ $85.00 for the sport bumper is a fantastic buy, and is way above the stock unit
IMHO//
S/C
Looks to much like the Sport bumper- we would like something to set apart from the rest.
Cost and weight s a huge factor.
But comon.. for over $200.00 bones..... it has to be different/ $85.00 for the sport bumper is a fantastic buy, and is way above the stock unit
IMHO//
S/C
I
MM's bumper, he is asking about building them
I like the looks of this one if there is enuff clearance to grab with gloves on and pull up without hands hitting the hood
J
I just bought the sport bumper today, it is aerospace light and once the bottom mount points are enlarged it should be everything I need. If I twist it up it's only another $85.
M
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MM's bumper, he is asking about building them
Looks like the top mount goes over the top a-arm. This would be a problem. I plan to beef up the stock bumper. I have it and it is paid for. beefier mounts and a aluminum skid plate of some sort on it. will add strength.
S
Looks like the bumper needs to either be taller or stick out further. If you are going down a steep hill and hit a tree looks like if would still damage the hood. I also noticed the bumper interfering with a-arm I assumed it was pretty obvious though. The sport bumper isn't the best looking but does have an attractive price.
G
Man all you guys sure must hit a lot of stuff. Maybe its riding lessons that are needed and not a push bar. Just sayin
as you can see he is just holding it in place, do you really think someone would build a bumper that would interfere with other functions.
K
I need one that will hold up to a pull by a sno bunjee. I have pulled out a nytro and bent it. I know there will be damage to the stock one if I keep it. Is it better to have a bumper that bends or a sturdy one that could do damage to the front End? The last part is a question.
M
I agree totally... but **** happens even to the professionals who ride every day. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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