Bent tunnel

Assault22 · Jan 29, 2012

Recently bent the tunnel on my 2012 RMK Assault, any suggestions on what aftermarket solution I should go with so this doesn't happen again??? It bent and split right at the tunnel reinforcement, a lot of good those things did!!!

Aussie Niko · Jan 30, 2012

How did you do it, got pics of it? The more we know the better we can understand whats happening.

crackerjack · Jan 30, 2012

Did ya have some weight on the rear of the tunnel?

1200psi · Jan 30, 2012

Here are some pics of the tunnels that I build for the pro's. I have had several people that have bent there tunnels in the front back and so forth. I can close the front diamonds off to cover up your bend or so forth in the rear. These are also 1.25 " wider in the back with a usable foot rest and a much stronger sides than the factory ones. Check them out.

Brad

http://www.poweraddictionracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=98

sledneck_03 · Jan 30, 2012

1200psi said:
Here are some pics of the tunnels that I build for the pro's. I have had several people that have bent there tunnels in the front back and so forth. I can close the front diamonds off to cover up your bend or so forth in the rear. These are also 1.25 " wider in the back with a usable foot rest and a much stronger sides than the factory ones. Check them out.

Brad

http://www.poweraddictionracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=98

I like that you have bigger holes in the boards than another manufacture for snow evacuation. you ever thing about making these with a tube board style with the full tunnel side brace as well?

Assault22 · Jan 30, 2012

Tunnel

How do I post pics from my iPhone???

The only thing I carry on my tunnel are my mountain addiction fuel cans and I carried those for two years on my 09. Myself and the guys I was riding with have no clue how this could have happened. We were riding all day in untracked pow that was at least 3 ft. deep. I don't remember hitting anything, I did jump everything in sight but who doesn't when it's fresh pow!?!? I rode my 09 Assault way harder than I've rode my 12 and never bent the tunnel on it. If any one wants to see the pics shoot me an email address cause like I said I can't figure out how to post pics from my phone.

CoyoteGirl · Jan 30, 2012

I went with the VE Boondock Bumper Kit. I'd really hate to see what it would take to bend this bad boy.............

VanAmburg Boondock Bumper Kit install

Assault22 · Jan 30, 2012

Tunnel

That is very nice!! I'm pretty sure that's the way I'm gonna go just waiting for the insurance company, meeting with my adjuster tomorrow morning at Van Amburg enterprises.

Aussie Niko · Jan 30, 2012

Assault22 said:
How do I post pics from my iPhone???

The only thing I carry on my tunnel are my mountain addiction fuel cans and I carried those for two years on my 09. Myself and the guys I was riding with have no clue how this could have happened. We were riding all day in untracked pow that was at least 3 ft. deep. I don't remember hitting anything, I did jump everything in sight but who doesn't when it's fresh pow!?!? I rode my 09 Assault way harder than I've rode my 12 and never bent the tunnel on it. If any one wants to see the pics shoot me an email address cause like I said I can't figure out how to post pics from my phone.

Transfer your pics from your I phone to Iphoto then re size them smaller,save and attach them to your post. Running a mac or PC?

AKSNOWRIDER · Jan 31, 2012

this is what I run....

xc6rider · Jan 31, 2012

Id peel your weight warning stickers off the rear of your tunnel before your insurance guy sees them.

Two gallons of fuel and you would already be over the weight limit per Polaris.

TurboMatt · Jan 31, 2012

1200psi said:
Here are some pics of the tunnels that I build for the pro's. I have had several people that have bent there tunnels in the front back and so forth. I can close the front diamonds off to cover up your bend or so forth in the rear. These are also 1.25 " wider in the back with a usable foot rest and a much stronger sides than the factory ones. Check them out.

Brad

http://www.poweraddictionracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=98

I really like the looks and functionality of this setup. Price is not terrible imho for what you are getting either.

Skeld · Jan 31, 2012

xc6rider said:
Id peel your weight warning stickers off the rear of your tunnel before your insurance guy sees them.

Two gallons of fuel and you would already be over the weight limit per Polaris.

Just barely, though. 12.5 lbs or so. Does anyone think having 2 gallons up near the seat is asking for trouble on the tunnel issue?

Assault22 · Jan 31, 2012

Tunnel

I really don't think the fuel cans caused this cause like I said I carried them in the same spot on my 09 and rode it way harder.

Assault22 · Jan 31, 2012

Tunnel

Just dropped my sled off at Van Amburg won't see it again till Friday!!!already can't wait to get it back!!!

mountainhorse · Jan 31, 2012

Assault22... Post up pics when you get them.

Did you go with the full tunnel or the VanAmburg Tunnel side kit like CoyoteeGirl?

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Assault22 · Jan 31, 2012

Tunnel

Went with the boondocker bumper kit like CoyoteGirl. I was thinking tunnel but it takes longer and I don't want to wait.

CoyoteGirl · Feb 1, 2012

mountainhorse said:
Assault22... Post up pics when you get them.?
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X2!!

rickRMK800 · Feb 1, 2012

I went with Brads tunnel from power addictions he did a hell of a job on it and left some of the cutouts in so it covered everything nice and trust me I've abused it and it has held up awesome so far!

Randman · Feb 1, 2012

http://timbersled.com/dropbrackets.htm

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