Happy-Face Pro Collar - Available Now

[metallicat]

Ordered mine on Wednesday or Thursday and it was in my mailbox today!! Awesome looking clamp and super speedy shipping! Might have to take it for a cruise tomorrow....even though we don't have much for snow. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[paulharris]

Big Ling:

was there any runout in the splined end of that 2013 shaft?

 

[Outback Sam]

RE:Shaft runout

The shaft was very close this design tends to run very true when assembled correctly.

 

[trackvs2wheels]

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PRO CLAMPED!!!!

Great looking product

 

[chousercat]

Ordered mine today. UPS two day delivery from Oregon to Denver for $16. It's definitely a better clamp. Oh, well........after spending $13,000 what difference is another $116 gonna make?

 

[NRHS]

Put about 50 miles on my sled yesterday with the new pro clamp on and it works great!!!

 

[odiermk]

Thank you, installed mine right away. Haven't got to test it yet, but looks great and fits perfect. Helps take the worry away. Also, great service, recieved a couple days after order. Now let the snow pile up!

 

[sleddread]

Thanks Dave

Sounds like your one of the few people that actually do what they say they are going to do. Recived all three collars the day after i talked to you , thanks
installed all three collars nice machining and perfect fit, unfortunatelly the temp droppeed to 47 below so not riding until it warms up a little but thanks again , will drop a note after our first day of testing.

 

[paulharris]

has anyone glued this collar on with the lord adhesive? I have the glue and want to glue it but if there is ever any warranty issue then this thing will never come off. I would not be surprised if poo tried to deny something to do with the warranty because of this

 

[Stocker]

has anyone glued this collar on with the lord adhesive? I have the glue and want to glue it but if there is ever any warranty issue then this thing will never come off. I would not be surprised if poo tried to deny something to do with the warranty because of this

The Happy Face collar installed with adhesive is as close to a bulletproof and permanent fix than anything we have seen so far IMO. I am concerned about the same thing you mention, but as I understand it the Lords 406 will "un-bond" at temps of 400F and up. If that's the case then you would think a bonded HF collar could still be removed with proper application of a heat gun. However, since I don't have much experience with Lords adhesive I'm wondering if that's really plausible. Anyone with Lords adhesive experience have any wisdom to share on this? (ahem.... cough cough..... Mountainhorse???)

 

[paulharris]

Problem is that if you heat up the collar to remove it you will also heat up the adhesive that holds the shaft together. I think if this is glued it is pretty much a permanent deal. no doubt it will be strong as hell

 

[mountainhorse]

The Happy Face collar installed with adhesive is as close to a bulletproof and permanent fix than anything we have seen so far IMO. I am concerned about the same thing you mention, but as I understand it the Lords 406 will "un-bond" at temps of 400F and up. If that's the case then you would think a bonded HF collar could still be removed with proper application of a heat gun. However, since I don't have much experience with Lords adhesive I'm wondering if that's really plausible. Anyone with Lords adhesive experience have any wisdom to share on this? (ahem.... cough cough..... Mountainhorse???)

Well... for starters... everyone is assuming that the adhesive used in the driveshafts is Lord 406.... FACT is... no body can/will say for sure at this point.

IF... IF... the adhesive on the shaft from the factory is not damaged at 400 degrees AND IF you you can fixture the shaft between centers AND the adhesive used is 406... then you could probably pull it off...

But then again.. who has all that stuff... as Paul said... It would be a "one shot" deal... you're not getting it off for all intents and purposes.






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[Outback Sam]

I would like to say Thank You to all the people who put their trust in us and purchased our products. It has been a whirl wind experience and I can honestly say I have never spent so much time on a phone.

If you were one of the unlucky folks who I (maybe screwed up your order) maybe, well most likely screwed it up, I thank you for your patients and understanding.

We will continue to process and ship orders up till 4:00pm on Friday the 21st and then we are going to take a few days off for Christmas. I will still take calls and try to help in any way I can but we will not be shipping until Wednesday the 26th. If you need clamps please get them ordered before Friday.
Again....Thank You all for all your support and Merry Christmas. Ride Safe.
Dave & Sam

 

[Outback Sam]

Well... for starters... everyone is assuming that the adhesive used in the driveshafts is Lord 406.... FACT is... no body can/will say for sure at this point.

IF... IF... the adhesive on the shaft from the factory is not damaged at 400 degrees AND IF you you can fixture the shaft between centers AND the adhesive used is 406... then you could probably pull it off...

But then again.. who has all that stuff... as Paul said... It would be a "one shot" deal... you're not getting it off for all intents and purposes.


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Not sure what product Polaris is using on the 2013 drive shafts, however, I did contact Lord on the Tunnel and A-Arm epoxy. They sent me this PDF file. It is an interesting read. It did have a point at 400 degrees were it became pliable. They did say once cooled it became harder than the first time it was cured.

 

[clamlake600]

thanks guys!!! i got mine in 2 days half way across country! trip next week, thanks for saving it. still waiting on polaris collar....why arent they working 24/7 like this great guy? excellent machining

 

[clamlake600]

Not sure what product Polaris is using on the 2013 drive shafts, however, I did contact Lord on the Tunnel and A-Arm epoxy. They sent me this PDF file. It is an interesting read. It did have a point at 400 degrees were it became pliable. They did say once cooled it became harder than the first time it was cured.

have you ever worked with "permatex ultra grey"? it has some incredible holding power...just thinking if i should use any adhesives with happy clamp...thanks!

 

[redrockwr]

Got mine today. Thank you! It looks like a great product.

 

[827revdog]

got mine today to. fantastic machining, supper fast shipping. ordered tuesday had it in michigan friday. will install tomorrow morn.

 

[827revdog]

finally got mine installed tonight. got to say its the best fitting after market part i have ever installed. fit as it should , no bs to make it fit. the machining is a piece of art. great work guys.

 

[m8magicandmystery]

I would like to say Thank You to all the people who put their trust in us and purchased our products. QUOTE]

i don't have a Polaris...but i bought two for the bed posts...craftsmenship is so dang exciting im saving a fortune on Viagra...