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Well we tried to do a Pre Ride to Trinity today for the Cinco de Mayo ride but didn't make it !! We were about 22 miles in and my RZR died and the next thing I know was people were yelling at me on the radio that I was on "FIRE" and as I looked in the mirror the flames were higher then the RZR !! Luckily I had turned the key off so it quit pumping fuel and Len was quick with his fire extinguisher we were able to put the fire out !!
lainracing
04-21-2018, 04:58 PM
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We may not have made it to Trinity but it could have turn out way worse then it did !!
lainracing
04-21-2018, 05:26 PM
That for sure glad it went the way it did . Need to start a once over on their before a ride
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That for sure glad it went the way it did . Need to start a once over on their before a ride
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lainracing
04-21-2018, 06:04 PM
Did you talk to Robert
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Mike621
04-21-2018, 06:56 PM
Sure glad Len had quick reaction with his fire extinguisher and was riding behind you, as he was the only one with a extinguisher ,we were in one of the worst places to have a fire [emoji91] sure glad we were able to get it back to the truck. Have a good rest of the weekend everyone. [emoji1417][emoji482]
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drtfun
04-21-2018, 07:11 PM
Holy Sh** glad you two are Ok!
stetson
04-21-2018, 08:15 PM
Glad you guys didn't get hurt!!!
The Rattler (BLR)
04-21-2018, 10:25 PM
I'm glad your ok, and Len was right there to help..
It could of been a lot worse..
See you next week
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Damn....sounds too close for comfort......glad you had an extinguisher following your backside, Ed! Nice going, Len!!
Damn....sounds too close for comfort......glad you had an extinguisher following your backside, Ed! Nice going, Len!!
It was way to close !!
Like I always say the fire extinguisher you carry is only good for the other person because mine was surrounded in flame !!
Kbachell
04-22-2018, 08:09 AM
Any idea what started the fire? You mentioned the engine quit... did the fuel line fail, or possibly the muffler area plastic caught fire, or a leaking gas can? I ask because the rest of us may need to check over our vehicles...
lainracing
04-22-2018, 08:18 AM
Fuel line broke were it plugs in to the fuel rail
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Mike621
04-22-2018, 08:20 AM
Any idea what started the fire? You mentioned the engine quit... did the fuel line fail, or possibly the muffler area plastic caught fire, or a leaking gas can? I ask because the rest of us may need to check over our vehicles...
It was the fuel line that broke the connector is right on top of the motor, easy to access with the cover off, if it completely burn up I don't think we would have known what caused it.
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neil11975
04-22-2018, 08:59 AM
I have heard of a few of those connectors breaking. There was a company making a billet manifold for those. I can't remember who now.
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Mike621
04-22-2018, 09:56 AM
I have heard of a few of those connectors breaking. There was a company making a billet manifold for those. I can't remember who now.
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If I had an RZR that would be the first thing I would buy,
Seekhimfirst12
04-22-2018, 09:57 AM
So very thankful you weren’t hurt! Things can be replaced, people can’t!
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Any idea what started the fire? You mentioned the engine quit... did the fuel line fail, or possibly the muffler area plastic caught fire, or a leaking gas can? I ask because the rest of us may need to check over our vehicles...
Like Bob and Mike said , it was the plastic 90 from the fuel hose to the injector manifold !!
I have heard of a few of those connectors breaking. There was a company making a billet manifold for those. I can't remember who now.
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that is what I would like to get for mine !! I think Controlled Force (Ben) was replacing them with the billet ones !!
I have heard of a few of those connectors breaking. There was a company making a billet manifold for those. I can't remember who now.
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that is what I would like to get for mine !! I think Controlled Force (Ben) was replacing them with the billet ones !!
Kbachell
04-22-2018, 10:03 PM
I just ordered a billet fuel rail and braided steel fuel line from SxS Performance. $240 after tax, shipped to my door... cheap insurance. Speaking of that, I should probably think about insuring mine too...
Maverick4me
04-22-2018, 10:32 PM
Did anyone get to see whether they fixed the main road since last years slide?
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lainracing
04-22-2018, 10:49 PM
No it's still looks the same don't think they have plans to fix it .
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crazywatson
04-22-2018, 11:02 PM
[emoji44] dang glad you got it out quick.
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Holy Smokes! Thankfully no one was hurt!
After We were out of the RZR safe I was really glad we were able to get the fire out because where we were out in the trees I think it would have started a big forest fire !!
Maverick4me
04-23-2018, 09:07 AM
No it's still looks the same don't think they have plans to fix it .
So looks like we will still be traveling down.....2768
Mike621
04-23-2018, 09:18 AM
So looks like we will still be traveling down.....2768
And the turns seem tighter every time I go up it. [emoji1417][emoji1417][emoji482]
Maverick4me
04-23-2018, 09:28 AM
UP?!?!?!? Dang, I thought the only way was down!
So looks like we will still be traveling down.....2768
I will "NOT" take any one "DOWN" again !! Going up is fun but down can be very scary !!
So looks like we will still be traveling down.....2768
I will "NOT" take any one "DOWN" again !! Going up is fun but down can be very scary !!
Airbus899
04-23-2018, 10:13 AM
After We were out of the RZR safe I was really glad we were able to get the fire out because where we were out in the trees I think it would have started a big forest fire !!
Glad your ok Ed!! Stinks about your RZR, but glad no one got hurt!!
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Glad your ok Ed!! Stinks about your RZR, but glad no one got hurt!!
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Thanks Ben !! I'm one of the lucky ones that was to get the fire out ( Thanks to Len ) and was able to make it run to drive it make to trailer !!
It has minimal damage and I have a claim started with Polaris , we'll see how far that goes !!
jrubicon
04-23-2018, 11:32 AM
relief to hear yall put it out quick. You have a good claim with polaris, i think u have a good probability polaris repairing ur rzr. glad yall ok.
any chance yall doing another preride and i can tag along? if i tag along, i can track it and run from the back on cinco and not get lost.
motosx
04-23-2018, 03:49 PM
maybe time for group buy on safecraft auto system
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relief to hear yall put it out quick. You have a good claim with polaris, i think u have a good probability polaris repairing ur rzr. glad yall ok.
any chance yall doing another preride and i can tag along? if i tag along, i can track it and run from the back on cinco and not get lost.
I going to do a pre run tomorrow . I need to also pick up the the stuff off my RZR we left out there !!
Ed & Charlene
04-23-2018, 05:09 PM
So looks like we will still be traveling down.....2768
Been there done that
Here is a picture of the elbow that broke !!
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Been there done that
On any rides that go that way this year we will go up the snake , it's easy to tame that way !!
gridman
04-23-2018, 08:35 PM
totally sucks, glad it worked out for you brother. Everyone with a newer rzr needs to buy a aftermarket fuel rail RPM and K&T make nice ones
The Rattler (BLR)
04-23-2018, 10:45 PM
totally sucks, glad it worked out for you brother. Everyone with a newer rzr needs to buy a aftermarket fuel rail RPM and K&T make nice onesIt's amazing no matter what brand you have.. take heed to all the possible faults..
Ed did all he could, No recalls from what I understood.., however it still Happened..
Hopefully others that haven't done the upgrade will do it...
On the BRIGHTSIDE/DOWNSIDE.. for all of those that don't think it will happen... it can happen..No matter what..
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I going to do a pre run tomorrow . I need to also pick up the the stuff off my RZR we left out there !!
Pre ride put off till next week !!
Maverick4me
04-24-2018, 08:43 AM
What day are you thinking?
What day are you thinking?
Not sure yet ,we were talking about Monday but maybe Wednesday !!
Fast Pat
04-24-2018, 01:23 PM
Len putting the fire out!!
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This was very scary , Thanks to Len for saving the day !
Kbachell
04-25-2018, 11:29 PM
Here is a picture of the elbow that broke !!
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I got my billet injector manifold and braided steel line.... only problem is that it has the same plastic quick connect fitting on the end of the line, so even though it addresses the common problem of the stock injector manifold cracking, it does not eliminate the failure point that caused this fire....
Mike621
04-26-2018, 06:50 AM
Hopefully with the new one with Billet manifold and Braided fuel line with let the plastic hold heat a lot better that the stock rubber and plastic.
Here is a picture of the elbow that broke !!
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Polaris is flying an Investigator next week to look at my RZR !!
Arcticdog
04-26-2018, 06:12 PM
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I got a recall notice from Polaris.
I also have a recall on our Turbo !! It's a cover over the fuel tank from what I have been told !!
Seekhimfirst12
04-26-2018, 08:42 PM
I also have a recall on our Turbo !! It's a cover over the fuel tank from what I have been told !!
Friends of ours had their turbos done. They put a cover over the fuel tank on the passenger side. Quick fix [emoji6]
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Kbachell
04-27-2018, 11:08 PM
I got my billet injector manifold and braided steel line.... only problem is that it has the same plastic quick connect fitting on the end of the line, so even though it addresses the common problem of the stock injector manifold cracking, it does not eliminate the failure point that caused this fire..... Sorry... it did not come with a plastic fitting... it looked plastic, but it is actually aluminum. This looks like the fix!
Anyone interested in a pre ride run tomorrow ??
The Rattler (BLR)
04-29-2018, 04:29 PM
We are up for it.
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lainracing
04-29-2018, 05:05 PM
Went out today and it was perfect riding. Went over to see BLR and know was home but Hot Rod .
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We are up for it.
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We'll see you in the morning , maybe Pat will finally make it to Trinity !! LOL
lainracing
04-29-2018, 07:39 PM
Hope so tell barb I want the spot right behind them
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Hope so tell barb I want the spot right behind them
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Will do !!
Fast Pat
04-30-2018, 08:29 AM
We'll see you in the morning , maybe Pat will finally make it to Trinity !! LOL
Hopefully this ride goes better then the last one !
lainracing
04-30-2018, 08:30 AM
Good day for a ride
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Good day for a ride
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That is what i was thinking , but the curse of Fast Pat continued again today . We only made it about half the way before we had to turn around because of rain !! So Pat still hasn't made it to Trinity !!
madsal99@live.com
07-11-2018, 09:03 AM
. Sorry... it did not come with a plastic fitting... it looked plastic, but it is actually aluminum. This looks like the fix!
Hi, I know this is an older post but I just came across is. Where did you get your fuel rail and braided line from?
Hi, I know this is an older post but I just came across is. Where did you get your fuel rail and braided line from?
It is from Empire industries !!
Did anyone get to see whether they fixed the main road since last years slide?
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From what i have been told trail is now repaired , got repaired or re cut during the Carr fire !!
Well we tried to do a Pre Ride to Trinity today for the Cinco de Mayo ride but didn't make it !! We were about 22 miles in and my RZR died and the next thing I know was people were yelling at me on the radio that I was on "FIRE" and as I looked in the mirror the flames were higher then the RZR !! Luckily I had turned the key off so it quit pumping fuel and Len was quick with his fire extinguisher we were able to put the fire out !!
After may months my RZR is now up for sale on CoPart !!
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