check your 2011 rzr for melting issues

I had read about the 2011 rzr melting a place on the plastic in the area just above where the motor cover left side latch is. When i checked, sure enough i had a 2'' square melted hole there. On further inspection this weekend for other issues i found one that could be a disaster if not checked. The vent lines from the rear diff and the trans. had melted flat and fused together, had they melted further and i got in water or a mud hole i could have ruined both before knowing they were contaminated. Check about 6'' above the rear diff and look where the two lines pass thru a platic holder attached to the motor that is where mine melted. This happened on my first ride ( 50 miles) I posted this on another forum and already have had another 2011 owner with same issue. [/img]

keeping all informed is a good thing could help resarch and devlopement

I have a 2009 and will check it anyways.

thanks for sharing

thanks for the info

yep my 2011 le razr s done the same thing, thanks to ol J.D. i fixed the problem before it got worse

bump plus update; After posting this on rzr.net, many 2011 rzr owners have posted they have thse issues one guy with 20 hours use said his had melted a large hole in the plastic behind the passenger seat that was close to causing a fire. I urge any 2011 rzr owner to check yours for both thse issues ASAP !

did it melt yours bubba??

didnt melt my plastics, mine doesnt even get hot but my tubes were melting but i changed it in time

So far melting issues on mine even though I have only gotten to ride it once so far since I've owned it...:(

TBONE21 wrote:

did it melt yours bubba??

no not yet...mines a 09

I picked up my new 2011 RZR S on Thursday and took if for a short first ride today. The vent hose from my rear diff melted completely in two. I can't see the other end of the hose. So where does it go? I think I read somewhere that it goes into the firewall.

Very frustrating to have something like this happen on a brand new machine that costs this much. Not a good start to my side x side experience.

Badkaw atleast you got friends on here to let you know what to look for to keep damage to a minimum.

Does anybody know the cause of the melting issue...are the lines routed differently this year compared to past models or what is it...

Just another typical Polaris. They can't do anything right. Thats why I've jumped ship to Can Am.

You're right Gadget. If not for the folks on the forum, I wouldn't have even been looking for this problem. Thanks for the heads up everyone!

badkaw wrote:

I picked up my new 2011 RZR S on Thursday and took if for a short first ride today. The vent hose from my rear diff melted completely in two. I can't see the other end of the hose. So where does it go? I think I read somewhere that it goes into the firewall.

Very frustrating to have something like this happen on a brand new machine that costs this much. Not a good start to my side x side experience.

Ran a new rerouted vent line this evening. Hopefully this will be the end of my melting issues.