This has happened to a few other REVs. BRP and dealers will usually say the parking brake was on, but they always cover something like a fire. Most of the riders that this has happened to insist the brake was not on, so probably some faulty components caused it.
2007 Blizzard Caught Fire
My buddy and i just bought bran new revs with BRPs special that they were having. We were riding around the yard when smoke started to come from his engine. We opened it up and saw that there were small flames near the brake disc behind the muffler. We threw snow on it and got it out. Fuel line, oil line, stater rope and oil tank all have to be replaced. It only has 33 miles.
As far as we could tell, the brake locked-up and over heated enough to ignite the lines. BRP is going to cover it under warrenty, but now hes without his new sled for the weekend.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen or heard of this happening, even the dealer said he had never seen it.
As far as we could tell, the brake locked-up and over heated enough to ignite the lines. BRP is going to cover it under warrenty, but now hes without his new sled for the weekend.
I was just wondering if anyone else has seen or heard of this happening, even the dealer said he had never seen it.
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I've seen this a few times in the past but not on a new sled. Most times the brake was left on. There was one that had been pushing through 3' of fresh powder for about 4 miles and when we stopped the flames shot out of the side panel on the exhaust side.
That had our attention to say the least.
That had our attention to say the least.
how would het catch on fire though, does the brake line catch on fire or does sparks fly all over the place?
a friend was just telling me that he put the parking brake on his friends sled and their were flames too
a friend was just telling me that he put the parking brake on his friends sled and their were flames too
The sled is moving and the brag is dragging causing a lot of friction. FRICTION=HEAT=FIRE
I left my parking brake on once and the sled wouldnt even move! SO I find it hard to believe they are leaving the brake on, but could be I guess. Who Knows!!
I left my parking brake on once and the sled wouldnt even move! SO I find it hard to believe they are leaving the brake on, but could be I guess. Who Knows!!
Twice the heat there... Both the brake pads and the belt going up in smoke. Can't understand how someone can drive off with the park brake on, the dash warning light on (oil light on older models) and not notice lack of ooomf.The sled is moving and the brag is dragging causing a lot of friction. FRICTION=HEAT=FIRE
I left my parking brake on once and the sled wouldnt even move! SO I find it hard to believe they are leaving the brake on, but could be I guess. Who Knows!![/b]
I am with you TD, it was pretty obvious mine was on!!Twice the heat there... Both the brake pads and the belt going up in smoke. Can't understand how someone can drive of with the park brake on, the dash warning light on (oil light on older models) and not notice lack of ooomf.[/b]
don't most accidents involve booze?Can't understand how someone can drive off with the park brake on,[/b]
don't most accidents involve booze?[/b]
Speaking strictly from my personal life's experiences, I'd say yes.
I also would check the brake disk to see if its warped and shaft see if they are true I once rented a sled for a freind and they had the brake set to tight .and I opened the hood after 2 or 3 miles the disk and shaft was red hot .All shot.Speaking strictly from my personal life's experiences, I'd say yes.[/b]
The sled is moving and the brag is dragging causing a lot of friction. FRICTION=HEAT=FIRE
I left my parking brake on once and the sled wouldnt even move! SO I find it hard to believe they are leaving the brake on, but could be I guess. Who Knows!![/b]
I can't imagine how the sled would even move with the parking brake on, and I REALLY can't imagine how you wouldn't notice the brake on.Just doesn't make sense.Twice the heat there... Both the brake pads and the belt going up in smoke. Can't understand how someone can drive off with the park brake on, the dash warning light on (oil light on older models) and not notice lack of ooomf.[/b]
the parking brake was definitly not on, he was using the brake, or at least pulling the handle, while he was riding it. The first thing the dealer asked was if the parking brake was on.
I didnt think about checking the shaft, ill have to tell him to tell them. :dazed:
the brake pad locked up and heated itself and averything around it, thats how it cought fire.
I didnt think about checking the shaft, ill have to tell him to tell them. :dazed:
the brake pad locked up and heated itself and averything around it, thats how it cought fire.
my sled wont move at all with it on. you would definately know that something was not right after hitting 8000 rpm's just to start trying to move...
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