Blown CV Boot (FIX)

[Maxx2893]

Ok guys, here is a fix for an issue I was told about. Apparently if you run the RZR XP's (not sure of other RZR's) really hard, the rear inner cv boots will get so hot they will expand like a balloon and blow. The guy I got the RZR from told me this.

The Fix:
When replacing the boot, take a small hypodermic needle and place it between the boot and the axle. This will vent the heat and keep your boot intact.

Happy Riding

[SBA800]

yep. exact same thing on my quad. thats why it blew in the first place.

really is kind of strange they dont have a vent in the rear end to get around this issue.

[NickPic83]

pretty neat trick

[SBA800]

now I just gotta find a needle.

[Maxx2893]

pretty neat trick

I thought so too. Guy said he just came up with it, then put tape around it so nobody could see. He didn't want other racers to know his secret.

[nosbusa]

so, you are poking a hole in the protective boot.......

[SBA800]

not poking a hole in it, simply place the needle between the axle, and the rubber, where the clamp goes on.


my only issue is how would that work when its under water....

[Maxx2893]

Exactly, not sure about water. I don't think it would be bad unless you had it submerged for awhile.

[SBA800]

Yeah, which for me might happen since I'd probably get stuck lmao

Ah well. I'll get the new boot on this weekend and if it keeps bubbling up after burping it a few times I'll try this trick.

[NickPic83]

yeah i think i do too much mudding for that trick

[Maxx2893]

You could do it, then wrap tape around it and cover the end if your gonna cross streams or go mudding.

[NickPic83]

not a bad idea.

[Maxx2893]

The only thing is, the tape would probably have to be pretty strong. If it's building high pressure, I'd think it just blow the tape off.

[nosbusa]

duct tape and zip ties

[NickPic83]

That fixes anything!

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[SBA800]

Really I don't think water would be a big issue if you used a relatively small needle.