Mounting a Shovel on a Phazer?

[Voda2000]

Now that I have a 136" I finally have space to mount a shovel on the the tunnel.

Does anyone have a pictures of what they've done? Or any bags they've tunnel mounted?

Also before anyone mentions a backpack, I hate wearing them and I'm on the prairies so there is no avalanche safety risk of it being on the sled vs me.

 

[ATV PRO #11]

Thats a great question Voda. Been wanting to ask the question myself but kinda leary.
I wear a pack on longer runs usually so that's an option for me, but I too would like to keep one on the sled.

 

[Cubby]

Here is what I did:

mounted QuickFists to the rear bumper (http://www.quickfistclamps.com/)
With the OEM bumper you can use conduit clamps to attach to round bumper.
Updated with pics - its a Costco telescoping alum shovel.

Also found this thread: http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/project-phazer-mtx-facelift.101836/page-7

 

[Voda2000]

Here is what I did:

mounted QuickFists to the rear bumper (http://www.quickfistclamps.com/)

I will post pics with the shovel mounted tonight.

Also found this thread: http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/project-phazer-mtx-facelift.101836/page-7

Thanks, looking forward to seeing your photos.

That's a really nice MTX!

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Where in MB did you buy those?

 

[Cubby]

I just ordered right from the website - very reasonable shipping to Canada.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Thanks

 

[Cubby]

Updated post with pics.

 

[Voda2000]

Thanks for the photos. That looks like the same shovel I have. Costco?

 

[Cubby]

Yes - Costco shovel!

 

[Voda2000]

I just ordered right from the website - very reasonable shipping to Canada.

Just tried off their website and the want $45 for shipping! It's only $9.50 for the clamps.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Isn't that nice! I have a US mailing address at the border for that reason.

 

[ATV PRO #11]

Yes - Costco shovel!

Costc-o-holics Meh, ok, that makes 3 of us. At least were all Yamah-o-lics too!!
Pretty slick set up there Cubby!!

 

[Cubby]

I only carry the shovel once a year - we hit a buddy's cottage at Minaki for the free Ontario trails weekend. To get to Kenora from Minaki its unmaintaned bush trails. Last year's snow was deep but may not need to bring it this year.

The only thing I hate is the rear exhaust - I would kill to be able to mount a bag on the tunnel!

 

[Voda2000]

I would like to carry it as I do some backwoods riding in the Whiteshell and seems to have a knack for finding the deepest snow in the swamps. Although now with the 136 I'm hoping the need for a shove will decrease and I can just pass it to my brother when his 121 is stuck!

With this years snow I should just borrow my son's shovel from his sand box and put it in my pocket.

I have the turnout on my exhaust (Skinz) so I have been looking to see if a bag would work on the tunnel. Polaris makes one that is really nice and holds a shovel but it's got their logo on it.