Cut tunnel, or no flap

[715sledUP]

I considered doing a cut tunnel with shortened flap or just no flap on my 21 Alpha MC 154

Looking for opinions

Has anyone cut their tunnel and regretted doing so or did you really like it?

No flap, have guys had cooling issues on the trails to riding areas on the alphas?

The stock flap just seems so bulky so I was looking to do something different but not spend a bunch of money.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance..

 

[randall01]

Cat tunnels are short already . Get rid of the flap . I have no issues with cooling without it .

 

[BlueDevil]

I recommend keeping the flap. Unless you ride zero trail. Somethings even with the flap I can get the water temp pretty warm. I too wish the flap wasn’t so baulky but I would rather save an engine

 

[Vern]

Lose the flap, been riding flapless cats for a long time with no issues.

 

[High Life]

I ditched the stock AC flap for one of these from Hub's Performance;
Hubs Performance - Hubs Deacal Snow Flaps Tail Lights

Works great, lightweight, and very clean install with replacing the stock taillight. I also ran a pop rivet through it into the bumper and it helps keep it from getting sucked into the track...

 

[Catintree]

Take the stock flap off easy, quick, and cheap. My sled will go through so much more with out it, wish I would of done it years ago.

 

[Live2ride777]

Cat tunnels are short already . Get rid of the flap . I have no issues with cooling without it .

How long is your trail ride into your zones ?

 

[BlueDevil]

I guess I’m old school but doesn’t snow flap just follow in your trench while riding? I mean seriously it’s a snow flap. I think if they were a little more flexible would be an improvement

 

[Clark42]

Cut it off, nothing but a pain in the butt! Been doing this for years and never had an issue. Last weekend had a nice hangover trail ride that was about 50 miles total, hardpack ice in the morning and never had a temp light come on

 

[jb800]

No need to cut imo, already short. Cut your flap down if your worried about Temps. I run a turbo down the trail with no issues.

 

[715sledUP]

No need to cut imo, already short. Cut your flap down if your worried about Temps. I run a turbo down the trail with no issues.

That looks nice

 

[Daltech]

I run it without flap, and I have curved the rear bumper upwards, similar as the Summit Expert bumper for those familiar to those.
I have no problem making this go upside down with this mod.

 

[NHRoadking]

I guess I’m old school but doesn’t snow flap just follow in your trench while riding? I mean seriously it’s a snow flap. I think if they were a little more flexible would be an improvement

No.
The flap holds some snow in and you end up recycling it instead of just pushing it out the back when you are off-trail.

 

[ultrasks700]

I will no longer be giving ANY advice on tunnel cutting unless the interested party can provide footage of them in a situation where it would prove beneficial. This tunnel cutting BS is spreading worse than than COVID

 

[BlueDevil]

Well said

 

[Devilmanak]

All the guys I know here have no flaps on Cats. Works better. My son's 16 M has a flap, because he is 10 and all I can see is him doing something stupid (regular for Tater) and getting sucked into the tunnel. It keeps ripping the rivets out and is stupid and stiff, but.....Kinda don't want to see a shredded Tater. Other than for breakfast. But not my tater. Rambling.....

 

[madmax]

Removable snowflap. Take it off on the days there’s good snow on the trail to hit the tunnel coolers, leave it in place on the days the trail trail is packed and hard.

 

[nolanbedard]

cut down stock flap. I havent had overheating problems. I’ve definitely had the like come on, but not much. Only really hard pack days...cold frozen trail.

 

[ltmfb]

Rode Afton Wyoming with 16-18 miles of trail to get in and out. No flap, scratchers down and grab snow whenever you can. No issues!

 

[jb800]

I will no longer be giving ANY advice on tunnel cutting unless the interested party can provide footage of them in a situation where it would prove beneficial. This tunnel cutting BS is spreading worse than than COVID

Not sure what advice you gave but short tunnels are not bs. I currently run a 20 155 Rmk and a 19 Alpha. Cat has always had shorter tunnels . Stock to stock my alpha will dig till it comes over on itself vs. My pro will wheelie till it sticks itself. I don't believe personally you need to cut cat tunnels shorter but poo you do to get where cat is already at. It's not a fad cause Burandts doing it. Makes a world of difference. COVID is bs though