I have a 02 ZR just hand exhaust pipe coated would it hurt anything installing it without the heat shield. I have noticed other sleds without a heat shield on them like aftermaket pipes. I have the stock pipe.

I have a 02 ZR just hand exhaust pipe coated would it hurt anything installing it without the heat shield. I have noticed other sleds without a heat shield on them like aftermaket pipes. I have the stock pipe.[/b]


ceramic coated ? if so it ([{ SHOULD }]) be ok but please keep an eye on things till your sure . the ceramic coating helps keep heat in the pipe . M

Y'know I was wondering something. Dad is an Arctic Cat fan, but when he saw the exhaust on a newer machine (I'm not sure which one) he was puzzled. Why is it run OVER the engine? Won't that cause problems with keeping the engine cool? I dunno, can someone explain how that system is able to work? (I'm assuming it's to save space, but it must be a pain sometimes?)

Y'know I was wondering something. Dad is an Arctic Cat fan, but when he saw the exhaust on a newer machine (I'm not sure which one) he was puzzled. Why is it run OVER the engine? Won't that cause problems with keeping the engine cool? I dunno, can someone explain how that system is able to work? (I'm assuming it's to save space, but it must be a pain sometimes?)[/b]

Almost one month later, and still no response to that? I guess it's safe to say it's a bad design then? lol. We sized one up for purchase, but couldn't even see how to get to the darn sparkplugs. The entire engine literally is covered by the exhaust. It was a SabreCat.

its a laydown engine im not sure the correct term i dont really no much about it

try and do a search on google or somethinig

With the newer design sleds they are putting the engines lower into the chassis. Because the exhaust goes up and over the engine should not be a concern, changing the plugs would be an issue but five springs and off goes the pipe. Exhaust heat would rise and the carbs or EFI are under the pipe so cold intake air should not be effected. Plus the cold air is picked up in the nose of the sled and run into the engine. If you look at the hood design where would you put the exhaust other than where it is routed? Did your Dad have a chance to ride one of those sleds? If he did I think he would forget about the pipe and how to change the plugs, the ride is GREAT! Stop thinking AFS and welcome to the twenty first century.

the exaust is heavy compared to everything else. in a laydown engine they cram everything in on the back side to center the weight in the middle of the sled. its rider forward without the rider forward.

the exaust is heavy compared to everything else. in a laydown engine they cram everything in on the back side to center the weight in the middle of the sled. its rider forward without the rider forward.[/b]

That's basically what I was thinking. They gave a new sled design with more suspension the ability to place the engine the same height from the ground as possible to their older Arctic Cats. With the center of gravity as low as possible, it should be better for racing. Then again, that's supposedly why the IQ for Polaris has their engine where it is, and my plugs are right on top with easy access (mind you, it's the only thing with easy access).

Dad had a chance to ride one, but turned it down. The seat was too hard, the handlebars looked like they had been built in the 80's (the controls are all messed up, the handwarmer/thumb warmer is on the throttle side??? You have to let go of the gas to adjust them... yeah that was dumb). So he turned it down. Not only that though, they were asking over $6,000 for a sled that had 5,600 miles on it, and wouldn't tell us who the previous owner was. If they won't tell us who owned it, then that means there is something wrong with it. If I'm buying used ANYTHING and I can't get a hold of the previous owner I will not buy it. But had he tried riding it, he may have fallen in love with it, who knows?

In "theory" the heat won't affect the other parts. How are you supposed to remove the pipe when it's hot and you ruined a plug and need to change one? Even with gloves, it can be a pain. I'm talking about being out for a ride and ruining a plug while in the middle of nowhere... it happens.