P1000m5 Muffler protection

[CopenHagen]

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Was interested if anybody is as worried about backing into a stump or anything really while out riding and destroying the muffler .even with a bumper up high it still leaves muffler unprotected I'm thinking about building a lower bumper to help this any ideas


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[GlockMeister]

This has been a concern for me too as I ride in the woods alot. Have seen ATV bend exhaust bad enough to break manifold bolts. Both of @Delton bumper designs should protect the muffler.

 

[joeymt33]

How about one of those step hitches?

 

[CopenHagen]

During deer season I parked my buggy behind two old grain bins , after the hunt I was in a hurry through all my junk in got in hit reverse and totally forgot about the propane tank that was by them needless to say it was a direct hit hard enough to rattle my fillings loose !!! Thank god I had that 2 inch to 1 1/4 Reese hitch adapter and my ball hitch in cause it took all the impact by sticking out just far enough


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[AKRider]

I haven't honestly given it much thought.

How about one of those step hitches?

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Looks like a good idea. I wonder if it would stick out far enough.

 

[bigdeal]

Seems like i read somewhere that some one did have damage to the header pipe from backing into something. I have been planning on making one myself. The top would be bolted to where the cage comes around and the bottom attached to maybe a plate that bolts to the a-arm bolts. Kinda like the hitch plate for rzr. With a pipe cut in half or something.

 

[JTW]

Been thinking the same thing.. I have my 3 ball hitch in there for the same reason. It need some protection back there.

 

[moparornocar]

How about one of those step hitches?

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That would be nice for throwing crap up in the roof as well.

 

[Road Warrior]

This is on my 700, but I've had the same fears about muffler damage.

 

[JimH1]

A friend has a p700 and his brother barely rolled into the back of it on his 4wheeler and busted all the bolts on the 700

 

[chillout]

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Was interested if anybody is as worried about backing into a stump or anything really while out riding and destroying the muffler .even with a bumper up high it still leaves muffler unprotected I'm thinking about building a lower bumper to help this any ideas


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My concern also. Today I ordered the rear bumper from
strongmade.com item number RBG-55W for the 1000 5.
The pictures show it is low enough to protect the muffler and is wide enough to cover the taillights also. When I get it mounted I will attach a couple of pictures so you can see what it looks like. Bed will tilt with this one attached. $255 shipped.

 

[Manwell]

My concern also. Today I ordered the rear bumper from SUPERSTRONG.COM for the 1000 5. The pictures show it is low enough to protect the muffler and is wide enough to cover the taillights also. When I get it mounted I will attach a couple of pictures so you can see what it looks like. Bed will tilt with this one attached. $255 shipped.

What was that link again for the bumper??

Thanks

 

[Delton]

First one.

Second design. Both should protect it well hopefully.

 

[Manwell]

First one.
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Second design. Both should protect it well hopefully.
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I like both of those! But I don't have the time or place to be building my own! Besides, I'm not doing anything right away, just looking around at the options.

 

[drfubar]

Is there really a legit concern with damaging the muffler?

 

[Delton]

Is there really a legit concern with damaging the muffler?

Not for me. Mine was a legit love of playing with saws and a welder lol. Protection was just a bonus.

 

[Delton]

Not for me. Mine was a legit love of playing with saws and a welder lol. Protection was just a bonus.

In all fairness Don, I may have damaged mine when we were turning around at the Gulf. Who knows.

 

[drfubar]

In all fairness Don, I may have damaged mine when we were turning around at the Gulf. Who knows.

Well ya but most people don't back into a rock ledge.

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[Delton]

Well ya but most people don't back into a rock ledge.

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True. But most folks don't follow an ole goat down a 6' wide path with a 5' wide sxs either. But I did.

 

[PioneerPete]

Is there really a legit concern with damaging the muffler?

not if you drive like an old fart...